Not die gouge or feeder finger scrapes. Agree with @ldhair & @1stSgt22. Hits from another coin.
If you decide to open them up (as you stated you're leaning that way), you could look for 'greasers', die chips, die cracks and misaligned dies....
There were 3 of the 1972 Ike dollar types: https://www.pcgs.com/news/3-types-of-1972-eisenhower-dollars
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No error. The scratches and gouges are from being scuffed up over time. Post Mint Damage (PMD). Still a wheat cent though.
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I agree with @SensibleSal66. Place it in a 2x2. Eventually over time, if left to the elements, your whole cent will turn green. According to...
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There were no S minted nickels in 1962. So how could the D be placed over a nonexistent S ?
Looks like MD on obverse or maybe DDD.
Just PMD damage to reverse. Maybe filled MM.
Plating blisters on reverse.
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The only other thing I could immediately think of was maybe an over polished die producing die scratches. I don't notice scratches on the rim,...
What he said. Ditto for me. I remember my stellar collection of Morgans and Peace dollars lining the pockets of two divorce lawyers (Sigh). I miss...
You keep what floats your boat.
Usually a "dug one" would be too far gone. Yours still shows the date and the moto on the reverse. Good digs !
Check this article. I think your coin might be described. http://www.lincolncentforum.com/forum/showthread.php?37713-1981-Striper-Rolling-mill-error
Outstanding. Although they can still be found in circulation, people have to remember that US Quarter program ended 13 yrs. ago and yours is from...
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