This dime has scratches around the head

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Kremb13, Mar 13, 2019.

  1. Kremb13

    Kremb13 New Member

    I got this dime im not sure if you can tell from picture or not but there are very vine scratched around the outside on both sides kinda looks like theres no finish on the coin like it had been sanded but their very fine and straight what can cause this?
     

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  3. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    I am seeing radial flow lines from a worn die, but not an error. Edit to add...as paddyman says below, also called striations.
     
    Last edited: Mar 13, 2019
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  4. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Correct. A worn die strike will cause those lines.. Known as striations.
     
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  5. Kremb13

    Kremb13 New Member

    Ok thank you very much :)
     
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