Hi all. I have found a few of these cents with ring marks and I'm not sure what to make of them. Die scratches or something else? I have found a couple of the 1996 D cents with concentric lathe lines on the obverse and also a 1988 D Jefferson nickel with them, but these look a little different. What do you guys think of these.
Thanks for looking, Mike
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(#1)1996 D Ring marks mostly behind memorial, also can be seen on the field under the outer devices.
(#2) 1996 D Ring marks behind memorial and I think this one might be a doubled die?
1988 Ring marks behind memorial and can also be seen on the steps.
2004 Heavy ring marks dead center only. This coin is a mess!
I call these lathe marks. The die was turned, but not polished enough to remove the deeper lathe turning marks. A nice set you have there. I find them interesting.
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