Quiz: ID this characteristic.

Insider2

You don't need to see the entire coin to get the correct answer. The poll is anonymous so all should take a guess. Hopefully the old-timers and advanced collectors will not add their answer until tomorrow. Then you can post the reason for your answer. Thanks.

Aspie_Rocco

I voted for die polish since the lines seem to go beneath the devices. however, the coin could be worn After a harsh cleaning, with the lines going “under” raised devices.

asheland

A nice example of them, too!

spacehayduke

die polish best I can tell from the image.

Timbuk3

Die polishing !!!

abcde12345

’’I must not allow myself to dwell on die polishing lines - there is no room for it here. Also, it is demoralizing. But I do not want to own coins that looked like they've been harshly cleaned. Not that I mind it for myself. If it is that I am to collect, I am ready to commit to problem-free coins only. But the thought that I may never see the perfect coin, so to speak or our Dansco sets, may my desires of ownership not turn my passion into bowels to water. I cannot think of it with even the semblance of equanimity.

My one consolation is the happiness that has been mine in only adding those desireable coins- those WITHOUT die polishing lines!- My conscience is clear that I have always tried to make life a joy and not chase after issues or problems within my collecting habits and choices.

I know at least that if I go to the dark side you will not look back and wonder "what if". What if I had stuck to United States issues. That is something. But it is the thought that we may be cut off from wonderful coins that reside in problem cases and slabs of which is so terrible so as to turn you away from gathering and collecting altogether.
It is difficult to face. And I know your life without this fascinating hobby would be a dull blank. Yet you must never let it become wholly so. For you will be left the greatest charge in all the world, the stewardship of prized problem free numismatic treasures.

God bless this hobby! It is a hobby of hope of life to me. My darling fellow collectors, au revoir. It may well be that you will only have to read these lines as ones of passing interest. On the other hand, they may well be my last message to you (although highly unlikely).

If they are, know through all your life that collecting is not just a pastime but our chosen hobby, with all my heart and soul, that this remains abundantly clear: Don't collect coins with nasty hairlines or coin that LOOK like they do. These two sweet rules mean all the world to me.

ricko

I vote die polish lines..... but suspect there may be more to this quiz due to OP's diabolic mind.... Cheers, RickO

Stuart

Die Polish Lines that appear to be raised above the coin surface, as opposed to scratches that would extend below the coin surface.

Insider2

These are die polishing lines. They go under the relief design because the abrasive did not get into the recesses of the die.

topstuf

If I wasn't an old timer, I'd guess die polish but I won't.

Paradisefound

Die Polish

JBK

@Paradisefound said:
Die Polish

What do you have against Polish people?

TwoKopeiki

@Stuart said:
Die Polish Lines that appear to be raised above the coin surface, as opposed to scratches that would extend below the coin surface.

Ditto.