Australia 1964 Penny: Does Anyone Know What These Marks Are?

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jimjamtwo Valued Member Australia 117 Posts	Posted 11/16/2013 7:07 pm This 1964 penny would be extremely attractive, but for substantial areas of tiny scratches on both sides. Does anyone know what might have caused them? A die strike error, perhaps? Example: Report this Post to the Staff

enworb Pillar of the Community Australia 4411 Posts	Posted 11/16/2013 7:35 pm They are metal flow line. Extremely common on perth pennies. I believe they contribute to the colours you often see on perth copper. Report this Post to the Staff
jimjamtwo Valued Member Australia 117 Posts	Posted 11/16/2013 7:36 pm Thanks for the info, enworb. Are they generally considered to detract from the value of a coin? In my opinion, they've ruined what otherwise would be a superb coin. Report this Post to the Staff
enworb Pillar of the Community Australia 4411 Posts	Posted 11/16/2013 7:50 pm Theyre not scratches and they dont detract from the value. I dont see how they are that ugly personally. Report this Post to the Staff
zxcccxz Pillar of the Community Canada 5417 Posts	Posted 11/16/2013 8:45 pm ^That^ Report this Post to the Staff
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