Scratches or die polish lines?

CoinWW2 · October 14, 2014 8:44AM

These look like scratches to me, deep ones, but I don't see them on the high points for some reason. Might just be my old, crusty eyes.

BustHalfBrian · October 14, 2014 8:48AM

Can't say much w/out a photo

CoinWW2 · October 14, 2014 8:51AM

<< Can't say much w/out a photo

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There is a photo?

MrHalfDime · October 14, 2014 9:04AM

You are attempting to analyze a three-dimensional concept using a two-dimensional image. If the lines you are referencing are scratches in the coin surface (which they appear to be), they will be incuse in the coin surface. But if they are die lines, or the result of lapping lines on the coinage die, the lines on the coin will be in relief, or raised on the coin surface. But without the third dimension, such as could be viewed using a stereo microscope, we are left to guess.

Absent this, other clues would be the uninterrupted, smooth areas of the field immediately surrounding the devices, where the 'cleaning' or abrasion was avoided.

BustHalfBrian · October 14, 2014 9:05AM

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There is a photo? >>

Not on my end...

But maybe I just need to get my eyes checked

yosclimber · October 14, 2014 9:13AM

They look like scratches from a cleaning to me, because they go in different directions, and the luster is gone.

lkeigwin · October 14, 2014 9:18AM

Link for picture

Looks like scratches to me too. Die polish lines typically reach the edges of devices which are recessed on the die. These lines stop well before, suggesting careful but harsh cleaning.
Lance.

GoldCoin98 · October 14, 2014 9:21AM

My vote is scratches, as lkeigwin said from a careful albeit harsh cleaning

LindeDad · October 14, 2014 9:25AM

Improper cleaning back in the wire brush days of coin cleaning.

BustHalfBrian · October 14, 2014 9:30AM

<< Link for picture

Looks like scratches to me too. Die polish lines typically reach the edges of devices which are recessed on the die. These lines stop well before, suggesting careful but harsh cleaning.
Lance. >>

Ah, that's better. Thanks, Lance!

I also agree with Lance and the others who vote scratches.

BustCuds · October 14, 2014 9:34AM

The result from a harsh cleaning...scratches

CoinWW2 · October 14, 2014 9:44AM

So why don't they appear on the high points of the coin? (or is it me..)

LanceNewmanOCC · October 14, 2014 9:46AM

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grip · October 14, 2014 9:57AM

Looks like die polish lines to me.

AUandAG · October 14, 2014 9:57AM

<< So why don't they appear on the high points of the coin? (or is it me..) >>

They do. Just look on the eagle's beak.

bob

grip · October 14, 2014 10:00AM

<< Link for picture

Looks like scratches to me too. Die polish lines typically reach the edges of devices which are recessed on the die. These lines stop well before, suggesting careful but harsh cleaning.
Lance. >>

Looking at it again. You may be right.

coinkat · October 14, 2014 10:04AM

Hairlines form an unfortunate cleaning

NumisOxide · October 14, 2014 10:29AM

Appear to be hairlines from a harsh cleaning.

lkeigwin · October 14, 2014 11:08AM

Earlier I guessed "careful, harsh cleaning". But I don't think it was "careful" after all.

I suspect the reason for the seemingly undisturbed areas immediately in front of the devices had more to do with the object used for the wiping. An abrasive pad perhaps. Something that lifted slightly as it passed over devices instead of something like a paste which would have left cleaning lines closer.

Whatever. It is another spoiled classic helping survivors appreciate.
Lance.

Broadstruck · October 14, 2014 11:14AM

As all others have said the coin has been scrubbed.

LotsoLuck · October 14, 2014 11:18AM

That's a whole lotta scrubbing going on.

Scratches or die polish lines?

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