staple scratch: some types of coin holders are stapled shut. Sometimes (rarely, I hope) a coin can be scratched by the staple as the coin is removed from the holder.
staple scratch A line on a coin resulting from its improper removal from a holder, usually one of the two-by-two inch cardboard type. Staples should be completely removed from any holder before the coin is removed! ...
 See also: Surfaces, Large size, Liberty Seated, Lincoln cent, Medium letters
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