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Message:: [QUOTE="JeffC, post: 3524474, member: 90913"]What I like most about CoinTalk is the technical information I read, especially regarding causes of certain types of damages.  I have two examples of damages that I have questions about. Firstly, this is a 2019 BU Mexican Libertad.  I bought "A" and due to the "gouches" I was able to return it for an exchange.  When "B" came, I noticed it had the same types of damage and in the same locations!  I'm curious as to what caused the "X" and "Y" types of damage behind and beneath her left foot.  I know it can't be circulation wear.  Are these so-called "bag marks", but wouldn't those be random?  (Sorry - I do not have the obverse of these pieces to post because I've already sent them back.  These photos are what I shared with the seller before I returned them.) [ATTACH=full]936160[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]936159[/ATTACH] And here's my second question for this Capped Bust Half Dollar.  The points of the stars closest to the rim seem to be elongated to such an extent that they touched the rim.  Did this happen during circulation and if so, how?!!  Or did this happen during minting and, if so, what in the minting process caused it?  I looked at other similar coins on ebay, and I noticed that quite a number has this same condition. [ATTACH=full]936166[/ATTACH] Looking forward to your responses and insights!  And thanks to all the "expert technicians" here![/QUOTE]