If they are raised, the only thing I can think of are die gouges, although I don't remember ever seeing that many on a coin. Maybe someone else can come up with another explanation.
I doubt die gouges could all radiate from the center so nicely, but they seem too clean for die flow lines. Anyone know if some part of the European/Spanish die cutting process could produce this?
Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited. Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use