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1985 p roosevelt .. another odd ball !!

mrmr Posts: 16 ✭
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what caused the marks underneath the letters that go around the coin on the reverse ?

jeff treichler
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  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Possible die cracks.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    They look like small die cracks..... Cheers, RickO

  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,924 ✭✭✭✭✭

    ....or die polish marks

    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • IntueorIntueor Posts: 310 ✭✭✭✭

    Why are all the devices on both the obverse and reverse thick and "fuzzy"?
    Maybe worn out Working Die?
    There is also a curious crease running along the opposing obverse and reverse rim edges. ?!?

    unus multorum

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