James Folk Presidential Dollar

[lara4228]

I'm here because you guys seem most knowledgable on all sorts of things related to coins, lol

I have this dollar that has a gouge taken out of the edge. It is not a major gouge but it definitely is one that was at the mint.

What would have caused this?

Lara

[DoubleYou]

It is normal for coins to bang into each other, denting the rims, especially on these presidentials. It would be classified post-strike damage (that's why I don't advocate the phrase PMD--post mint damage--as it indicates that the location where the damage was received is the sole factor).

[lara4228]

Normally I would agree or listen to your response, as I know very little about coins and the expertise that is learned. However, in this instance I don't agree.

I can definitely say that this isn't PMD. You can actually see, when in hand, where other objects have dinged, marked and damaged the coin. But where the edge is, it looks almost blistering like. I don't know what the material used looks like prior to it being struck or chemicalized, but this area look raw and even wear.

[snowman]

Lara, i've seen this condition on many brand new dollar coins straight out of the wrapper. If i recall, i think these bumpy dings are more prevelant on the dollar coins in the past couple years (09-10) instead of the first 2 years. I've always thought that these bumpy dings are caused prior to the blanks being stamped with them dropped into a metal bin ??? but that is just a thought. so with saying that its PMD could also be said that its Pre Mint damage ????

How many coins have you looked through ? if you look at alot of these ...you would see this damage on many coins. Snowman

[mustbebob]

Lara,
I'm afraid your rationale for what this anomaly is, is a little flawed. As the other members stated, this coin was most likely damaged from banging other coins. These are relatively heavy, and the amount of coins in these bags is huge. In addition, these dollar coins go through a device that imprints all the data on the rim of the coin. Had this anomaly been an issue before this step, the machine would have obliterated it. I am not saying you shouldn't stick to your gut feeling at times, but as I have said numerous times before, the simplest answer is normally the best answer.

[lara4228]

You mean other coins chip other coins that badly just from rubbing into each other and landing on each other?

Thanks guys for explaining this to me everyone. I didn't mean to sound argumentative, I apologize.

Thanks!

Lara