Die scratch - Raised line on the surface of a coin, caused by a scratch in the coinage die.
Die Scratches -
Raised lines which appear on a coin as a result of scratches on the die used to strike that coin.
Die scratches from a stone (or other abrasive die dressings), run NW to SE and are isolated within the proximity of the Mint mark.
Die scratch between I and B of LIBERTY. Die polish around IN and ST of motto.
Purchased from Stanley Kesselman on May 23, 1968.
Not to be confused with die scratches. half dime, half disme A silver 5-cent coin of the United States. The Mint Act of April 2, 1792, authorizes "half dismes." See also disme. half eagle A gold $5 coin of the United States. See also eagle.
There is also a faint die scratch through ES in STATES passing to the O in OF. Proofs were struck more than once, enhancing the above defects.
Comments: Obverse die 18 is most notable for a die scratch producing a line from the end of the horse's nose down to his neck, called a "bridle" by collectors.
Grease in the dies, clashed dies, die cracks and die scratches are another story. The grading services will almost always grade coins with these problems, even if they are rather severe.
Hairlines: Fine scratches in the surface of the coin. Not to be confused with die scratches.
Hub: A right reading, positive punch used to impress incused, mirror-image dies.
Incuse: The opposite of bas-relief; design is recessed rather than raised.
The surfaces often have circulation marks and some examples have mint made problems such as die scratches and clashmarks. The coloration on orginal, uncleaned specimens ranges from orange-gold to coppery-gold and has above average eye appeal.
hairlines: Fine scratches in the surface of the coin, caused by improper handling. Not to be confused with die scratches.
 See also: Scratch, Coin, Variety, Strike, Struck
  
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