Barber Dime - Is This A Die Crack?

Hi Opne,
The "line", while it does not cross the letters in "ONE DIME", DOES cross into the devices at the one and seven o'clock position. [Using the old fashioned analog clock.]
But I won't judge at present.
A decent, fine example, no matter what.

^ that's what I'm wondering! hmm, War Nickel, I think your wire story is plausible, except wouldn't that leave an impression on the letters as well? unless the wire decided to not exist in those areas for some reason? Hopefully an experienced collector could give us some insight.

edit:
I've been looking at this coin through various lights, loupes, and microscopes for a while now. The best explanation I've come up with is that there was a crack across the whole planchet. During the striking process there was enough pressure (and extra metal) to fill the cracks on the highest points of the coin. This is, of course, just speculation.

What is the story behind this coin...?

yes! that's probably it ziggy! haha, it makes so much sense. thanks for that :D