1991 D Nickel W/ Severe Striations - Coin Community Forum

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numismo Rest in Peace United States 3039 Posts	Posted 10/12/2009 12:05 pm Is this the result of excessive die polishing or were the striations on the planchet before striking ? Report this Post to the Staff

DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 10/12/2009 1:05 pm Hmm...do the lines on the reverse match the obverse in direction? If so, I would guess it's due to acid or corrosion bringing out streaks in the planchet alloy. That's just a guess...I'm sure you'll hear more. Report this Post to the Staff
numismo Rest in Peace United States 3039 Posts	Posted 10/12/2009 5:46 pm Yes, the lines run the same way on the obverse and reverse. Report this Post to the Staff
foundinrolls Pillar of the Community United States 3507 Posts	Posted 10/12/2009 5:48 pm Are the lines raised or are they variations in color. It's hard to tell from the picture. Report this Post to the Staff
numismo Rest in Peace United States 3039 Posts	Posted 10/12/2009 6:37 pm Yes the lines are raised. Sorry, I should have noted that. Report this Post to the Staff
foundinrolls Pillar of the Community United States 3507 Posts	Posted 10/12/2009 10:26 pm If the lines are raised, then it would appear that something etched the surface of the coin. Probably chemically. Lines in the fields if they were on a badly prepared planchet would not be raised. Thanks, Bill Report this Post to the Staff
numismo Rest in Peace United States 3039 Posts	Posted 10/13/2009 12:35 am Hope these pix show the raised lines better. Report this Post to the Staff
Brannenworks Valued Member United States 106 Posts	Posted 10/13/2009 12:50 am I think it's die because the striations are only in the field. Report this Post to the Staff
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