I found a 82 P penny that has a raised area just inside the rim that goes about a third of the way around. I was wondering what that's called and if it's anything? "Learning something new every day"
Thanks hopefully he'll know if he checks out the post. I don't like to bother anyone by reaching out directly to them.
I believe it's called a ridge ring. Check this site: http://www.lincolncentforum.com/terminology-list-q-r/ Scroll down to ridge ring. As @cpm9ball said; it's from die deterioration.
Yes to Ridge Ring. Die Deterioration strike. It's never a bother to me. Unless it's a variety question because I'm not interested in Doubling nor WAM or CAM issues.