2012-D Dime Strange Discolored Dull Area

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Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3330 Posts	Posted 12/09/2015 3:18 pm I don't know what this is. The area runs across the top through the torch.At first, I thought it was a crack across the top of the feature, but under magnification, it does not look like one. The area has lost its "shine". Perhaps I should say it has lost its luster? What could this be? A drop of acid? Something wrong with the cladding? I don't know! Opinions? Report this Post to the Staff

11997755 Pillar of the Community United States 2253 Posts	Posted 12/09/2015 3:21 pm Looks like something spilled on it. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 12/09/2015 9:01 pm It's Struck Through Grease with grit. Report this Post to the Staff
Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3330 Posts	Posted 12/10/2015 06:09 am Quote: It's Struck Through Grease with grit. That is a very interesting idea! It makes sense with what I see on the coin! I have never heard of this. Did you reason this out or did you see it discussed somewhere? Thank you! Report this Post to the Staff
Biedercoins Pillar of the Community United States 1602 Posts	Posted 12/10/2015 06:48 am Before the grease with grit hypothesis, I'd have said an acidic splash. Grease I get, but where does the grit come in? Report this Post to the Staff
Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3330 Posts	Posted 12/10/2015 07:54 am Quote: where does the grit come in? I do not know, but I can imagine it coming from the wear and tear on the press and the dies. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 12/10/2015 09:53 am I posted a nickel a while back that was the same way. I learned that from Coop. Dirt, grime, metallic dirt, and other stuff, occasionally get in the grease. Report this Post to the Staff
Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3330 Posts	Posted 12/10/2015 2:05 pm Thanks CM. I think that is neat! Report this Post to the Staff
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