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Circle markings?

Postby thaler » Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:55 pm

I've found quite a few newer cents lately that have a partial circle "etched" into the obverse. It's very symmetrical to the cent itself, kinda like something stamped it. What is this?
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Re: Circle markings?

Postby Corsair » Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:00 pm

This happens whenever the rolling machine crimps the end of the roll. It scratches the cents that are exposed.
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Re: Circle markings?

Postby thaler » Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:30 pm

thanks Corsair, I kinda figured something like that, but i'm used to "single silvers" instead of rolled coppers...lol
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