Hey guys what are your thoughts on the lines going through this coin. Doesnt appear to be scratches but I am far from a coin expert.
It seems to be damage at first glance because it looks like they extend onto the rim at both ends. Are the lines raised off the coin or do they seem dug into the coin? Can you get some better pics?
Well my first thought was a razor knife but they do seem raised so I'd say you may have a struck through coin. Possibly a wire brush bristle. Hard to say without actually holding the coin. See If anyone else chimes in. A keeper in my book, but nothing of any notable value beyond the cool factor.
Great thanks for the honest opinion. Hopefully someone else can give their opinion. Just got a massive coin collection I have no idea what I'm going to do with and I'm hunting it for fun
It is to straight to be a Die Crack.. I will say PMD - Post Mint Damage There are also some obvious scratches on the neck.
Hmm. So, are the two bars like curbs above the surface of the coin? (This would mean it was not struck through and is a real mystery) Or, Are The Two Bars Like motes below the coins surface with the edges raised? (This would mean it is most likely struck through)
A strike through would leave indentations below the surface of the coin so it isn't a strike through. So then there are two raised bumps on the rim of the coin? Maybe the die got damaged/gouged at the mint and struck a few before it was caught but you will need a pro to tell you what is going on with this not me. Someone like @Fred Weinberg.