Dents On Rims Of $2 Coins? - Coin Community Forum

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jazzy Valued Member Canada 98 Posts	Posted 09/04/2017 10:13 pm I've noticed that on all the $2 coins of mine that I examined, there are a number of dents into the rims of the coins. I seem to notice this more with $2 than other denominations. Also, there are many dents even in the coins I get from the RCM coin exchanges, which I assume are uncirculated. My question is, where do these dents come from, and how do they affect the grade (MS vs AU vs lower)? Report this Post to the Staff

Mark1959 Pillar of the Community 7234 Posts	Posted 09/04/2017 10:23 pm Any way of posting pictures so we can see exactly what you are describing? Report this Post to the Staff
jazzy Valued Member Canada 98 Posts	Posted 09/04/2017 10:30 pm Here's a picture of a coin from circulation, notice the dents on the rim. Report this Post to the Staff
sam in markham New Member Canada 22 Posts	Posted 09/04/2017 10:38 pm caused by the edge lettering when struck Report this Post to the Staff
jazzy Valued Member Canada 98 Posts	Posted 09/04/2017 10:45 pm If this is the case, would this have no effect on the grade? Or is it possible to obtain specimens without these dents? Report this Post to the Staff
Redzapsid Pillar of the Community Canada 1571 Posts	Posted 09/05/2017 7:51 pm I've seen it on many $2 coins. It's 100% from the edge lettering I believe. Report this Post to the Staff
Bigchip22 Valued Member Canada 458 Posts	Posted 09/06/2017 12:24 am yes seen those two, these remind me of teeth marks on the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
TheForce Pillar of the Community United States 4867 Posts	Posted 09/06/2017 08:44 am Very common on toonies. Report this Post to the Staff
SilverDon Pillar of the Community Canada 2360 Posts	Posted 09/06/2017 5:17 pm It is referred to as a waffled rim. As mentioned, it has a connection to the edge lettering and has plagued Toonie quality for some time. Edited by SilverDon 09/06/2017 5:18 pm Report this Post to the Staff
basebal21 Bedrock of the Community 13014 Posts	Posted 09/06/2017 9:07 pm Quote: If this is the case, would this have no effect on the grade? Or is it possible to obtain specimens without these dents? Some are better than others, but since it is an as struck issue it should have a minimal impact on grading. Report this Post to the Staff
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