I know these have probably been done post mint, but has anyone ever seen the circling around the ears before. I found them both to be pretty interesting.
I agree. I have seen old style dime holders that used a screw down piece to keep the coins stacked in the holder. The coins I have seen that were on top (with the screw) had a mark similar to that...so that could be the source of the mark.
Yes - we have a previous thread on these circular dime post mint damages. Do a search. I believe it was Hobo's thread. Ruben
I remember the thread but it was not mine. I can't remember whose thread that was. Should be easy enough to find though.