What caused these lines? Mexico Portrait
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Just wondering if this occurred during the minting process? Thank you in advance
Paul
Pretty sure it is not parking lot damage🤣
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Looks like adjustment marks.
So the coin was overweight or out of tolerance?
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With US coinage these look similar to what we call "roller marks" and are present on the planchet before striking. Here is an example-
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Yes, likely both.
Small correction - the planchet, not the coin.