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i recently got a 1965 P qquarter that has a perfect grove on the inside of the rim about maybe 1 100th inch deep.at first glance it looked done with a tool but on further inspection i noticed the ridges(for lack of a better word)were on the inside of the grove. i have never heard or seen anything like this and hope you could shed some light. thanks
Hi John,
Without seeing it, it's hard to determine what caused it. I have seen coins go thru counting machines that end up with a perfect circle inside the rim as you describe, but not with ridges.
That doesn't mean it wasn't caused by a counting machine, just that I haven't seen one like that.
If you can send a good picture, I may be able to help further.
Regards
Joe Hylas
Omega Precious Metals
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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US
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