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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Insider, post: 2321221, member: 24314&quot;]The usual usage of the word refers to parallel grooves; however, I have used the term to refer to parallel incuse grooves, and parallel flat or raised characteristics on a coin&#039;s surface.&nbsp; In geology class we used the term to describe layers of material. </p><p><br /></p><p>So, a coin with a parallel alloy streak impurity could be called striated; but that is a stretch.&nbsp; The parallel grooves on the gold dollar are &quot;actual&quot; striae.&nbsp; Now, explain how post mint roller damage can occur w/o making the coin flat?&nbsp; That is not the answer.&nbsp; The only things that can make these marks is PM scratch damage or Pre-strike planchet &quot;damage.&quot;&nbsp; Now think about why the grooves are both into the field and on top of the relief design?&nbsp; When the light bulb goes off, you&#039;ll know more than many collectors about these marks.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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