rim bruise: a flattened area on the rim of a coin, usually caused when the coin is dropped.
rim ding: a contact mark on the rim of a coin.
rim nick: same as a rim ding.
The hypercritical perfectionist with a glass will see a few minute abrasions, doubtless inflicted in the bag, and an insignificant rim bruise or so. This coin is still the equal of any that we have seen, including two described as 'gems.
often not punched deeply enough at first or after some usage become unclear and are repuched RETONED A coin that was once cleaned or dipped and has regained toning either naturally over time or unnaturally by chemical enhancement RIM BRUISE A ...
 See also: Surfaces, Numismatic, Grade, Mint, Slight
  
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