I have a Question

I have a new quarter, that has a small metal strip, going from the coin onto the rim. It's hard to say what I mean. You could take a toothpick and stick under it and break it. Whats that called? I took a scan it didn't come out well, so I didn't put it on, but if any of you think it might help I will.. Pleas let me know.. Thanks, cho cho

 

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ok here is a scan, yep I know it's bad.. but maybe you will be able to tell...

 

GDJMSP Thank You for asking to see, I wish I could show it better... What is something like this called? The thin thread of metal like that? thanks, cho cho

 

This looks like a rim burr. It's pre-strike damage. Often it seems that the damage occurs just before the strike, presumably by the feeder mechanism. However, other folks implicate the upsetting process. Regardless, what you typically end up with is a fang-like piece of metal that's derived from the edge of the planchet and is then struck into the surface of the coin.

 

Thank You Mike, is it a common error? Is it worth very much.

 

Fairly common. There's not much of a demand for rim burrs. Worth only a few dollars, in my opinion.

 

ok, thank you very much your help. Very nice to have a place to come to, where people will give information "help" when needed, I have a lot to learn, and this is the place.. Thank You Very Much, cho cho
p.s. I set here in cointalk for hours, just looking, thinking, reading.. it's a wonderful place to be... cho cho