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numismo Rest in Peace United States 3039 Posts	Posted 11/15/2009 7:08 pm What causes the flat lettering like this? The photos really don't show but it's almost a jello mold appearance with a ridge around the letters. The obverse is more pronounced than the reverse. Report this Post to the Staff

D and F New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 11/18/2009 9:08 pm striking through grease....have a bunch of "in od we rust" quarters Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 11/18/2009 11:00 pm Or could be flattening during circulation. Zinc planchets are very soft compared to copper planchets. Very harmful to pets and people. Do not swallow them! The body acid can break down the plating quickly and then you have to deal with the zinc bad affects. Best to remove them if possible. Report this Post to the Staff
foundinrolls Pillar of the Community United States 3507 Posts	Posted 11/19/2009 12:29 am That's an early stage Dryer Coin. I'm not going to explain it all again:-) But it is damage due to contact with many other coins. Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 11/19/2009 10:34 am Yup, what Bill said, and just spend it...it's not radioactive. Report this Post to the Staff
TreasHunt Pillar of the Community United States 2540 Posts	Posted 11/20/2009 07:21 am post mint damage. Edited by TreasHunt 11/20/2009 07:21 am Report this Post to the Staff
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