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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Publius2, post: 7313023, member: 105571&quot;]You are referring to the dentils.&nbsp; Coins in this era up to 1836 were struck in what are called open collars.&nbsp; Sometimes the blank planchet (or the die) would become mis-aligned and be struck off-center which makes the dentils on that side strike up weakly or not at all.&nbsp; Nothing unusual about your coin in this regard.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>If you&#039;re going to collect coins, it helps to know something about them which will increase your pleasure and satisfaction.</p><p><br /></p><p>Two recommended books:</p><p><br /></p><p>The Red Book</p><p><br /></p><p>and </p><p><br /></p><p>From Mine to Mint by Roger Burdett</p><p><br /></p><p>Roger&#039;s book will, among many other things, give you a primer on how coins were made and what things are called.</p><p><br /></p><p>Welcome and Enjoy![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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