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danay New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 11/06/2016 4:20 pm Can someone tell me if this is a mint error or if someone has tampered with this coin. Please also note the extra wide rim. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 11/06/2016 4:49 pm The nearly-missing digit is likely the result of grease clogging that area of the (incuse) did. Often called a " Greaser". to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
danay New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 11/06/2016 4:55 pm Can you tell me if the wide rim has any significance or is it something that happens with wear? Report this Post to the Staff
RoyCoinBoy Pillar of the Community United States 1609 Posts	Posted 11/06/2016 5:44 pm To me, it appears the nearby scratch may have affected the coin. I don't really know for sure. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 11/06/2016 5:52 pm to CCF. The weak digit looks like a Grease Filled Die along with circulation wear. The rim looks normal for a well circulated coin. John 1 Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54283 Posts	Posted 11/06/2016 5:54 pm In my opinion, the scratches have nothing to do with the weak date digit. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 11/06/2016 7:02 pm The thicker rim is from circulation wear/flattening. The deep scratches on the coin turn this one in a cull. Report this Post to the Staff
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