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Clwang Valued Member United States 336 Posts	Posted 05/09/2023 9:31 pm Weight 2.51g The background copper on reverse looks like sunshine rays? I know it sounds ridiculous as I don't know how to describe it What is this? Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 99460 Posts	Posted 05/09/2023 10:13 pm Never really seen these on zinc cent coins, but I would say that they are 'radial flow' lines from a worn die. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Edited by Dearborn 05/09/2023 11:03 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/09/2023 10:38 pm Can't think of another explanation. Report this Post to the Staff
oddguy Pillar of the Community United States 4135 Posts	Posted 05/09/2023 10:59 pm I agree with Dearborn. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8846 Posts	Posted 05/10/2023 05:38 am In zincolns, you will see it much more on the shield cents. LINK: https://www.error-ref.com/radial-flow-lines/ -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/11/2023 1:11 pm On the fields, those are called flow lines. Where the metal stretches during the striking process. Not a plus. Just die aging. Report this Post to the Staff
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