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jackson12345 Valued Member Canada 71 Posts	Posted 02/07/2026 10:25 pm Your opinions please. A close look at my 1974 Ike dollar I see on reverse very strong, bold brush marks from top of eagle's head/neck upwards towards the moon (A), as well as a good portion of the lower half of the moon. And also note the huge gouging space dug out from in front of the beak. And finally on the reverse there are 4 large indentations (punch marks) along the lower inside wing portion. I can already hear the " PMD" ideas, however I see that each one of these lines up exactly with the end of a long groove on the wing - possibly suggesting the finishing tool had slipped and landed hard as it stroked down to clean the feather groove? Any chance this being a 1974 prototype? Overall opinions on the coin are welcomed and as always all my coins are available for sale. Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73688 Posts	Posted 02/07/2026 10:49 pm I see die flow lines, a hit on the beak, and possible Reed Marks from another coin. Errers and Varietys. Edited by Errers and Varietys 02/07/2026 10:49 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6458 Posts	Posted 02/08/2026 12:10 am Die flow lines from a late die state, and Reed Marks. The way they line up with the feather tips is a coincidence—you can see more Reed Marks further out in the fields. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 02/08/2026 09:22 am I see a very worn die that caused what you are seeing, Metal fatigue creating the radial flow lined, and contact marks from another reeded coin (bag marks or Reed Marks) and the 'gouging in front of the beak could be a die polishing operation. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
donnie59 Pillar of the Community United States 780 Posts	Posted 02/08/2026 10:21 am I agree with the others. Die Flow Lines and Reed Marks. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 02/09/2026 12:34 pm I concur as well. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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