Still Can't Tell Very Well Whether Some Of These Things Are Scuff Marks. Help With The Scuffs

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grospoisson Pillar of the Community United States 984 Posts	Posted 02/19/2022 9:44 pm I have researched several times on spotting scuff marks. I feel fairly certain what they are , then second guess myself. Whwn I see what I think is a scuff mark , I zoom in to see if metal was moved at least two hundred power scope setting.(I see lightning bolts sort of) that are irregular. There has to be and easier way. BadThad the 1957-d woodgrain you posted awhile back looked like it had a scuff mark above date' Can someone clear this up for me? Report this Post to the Staff

BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19931 Posts	Posted 02/19/2022 10:06 pm With scuffs/scrapes, metal is displaced and the flow lines get damaged. This is a result of normal mint processing as soon as it exits the coining dies. The fields and rims are the first things to get damaged since they represent the greatest surface area. This is why the graders all focus on the fields and luster first. The "interruptions" in the fields I always talk about are damage to the flow lines. At 200 power, I think you're over analyzing unless you're doing a scientific study into metal flow. :) Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19931 Posts	Posted 02/19/2022 10:10 pm Are talking about toning or scuff marks? This just toning on the 57D, not what we'd call scuff marks. The striations are due to very slight differences in the alloy composition that oxidize (tone) at a different rate. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Edited by BadThad 02/19/2022 10:23 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Snuzloc New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 02/20/2022 12:18 am Badthad, that is a beautiful 1957 D LWC. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/20/2022 04:37 am BadThad, Why are those not simply roller lines?What does the reverse look like? John1 Edited by John1 02/20/2022 04:37 am Report this Post to the Staff
grospoisson Pillar of the Community United States 984 Posts	Posted 02/20/2022 07:17 am BadThad, below the T in "IN GOD WE TRUST" or is that just a scratch or something? And across from his chin? I know you are right that I over think things. It's still good to hear from someone who knows what they are talking about. When I make a final decision , I don't just rely on the scope by the way. I use my eyeball test. the hand loupe and an actual photo. I know it's seems like I am asking the same questions. Some kind of way I will make it up to you for sharing your expertise and patience. Report this Post to the Staff
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