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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Insider, post: 2439576, member: 24314&quot;]Exactly.&nbsp; The &quot;S&quot; shape mark is left when the thread or whatever was between the planchet and die and is pushed into the coin&#039;s</p><p>surface leaving a squiggly depression.&nbsp; Remember, the dies are wiped off with a dirty rag when needed by the press operator.&nbsp; The dirty rags are either in pockets, or laying in easy reach.&nbsp; I&#039;ve seen both on visits. </p><p><br /></p><p>The neat struck thru&#039;s for me are ones where the impurity is still attached, or partially attached.&nbsp; Go on the Internet and you may find struck thru staples, sawdust, wire, etc.&nbsp; Think I&#039;ll take a look myself right now.</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #b30000">EDIT:<span style="color: #000000">&nbsp; Just did and some neat images + information.</span></span>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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