Part VI. Striking Errors:

“Struck-Through” Errors:

Struck Through Miscellaneous Foreign Matter:

Struck through string

Definition: A coin struck through cordage, string, thread, or some other twisted or multi-filament fiber.

The nature and origin of such “strings” is often unclear. The width, coarseness, stiffness, complexity, and composition of these strings is highly variable. However, it’s clear that some strings represent cloth that has unraveled. In some instances, the edge of a struck-through-cloth error will degenerate into a field of strings.

This 1955-D cent was struck through one or more convoluted strings that likely represent an unraveling patch of cloth.

This 1976 features a partial struck-through-cloth error. The left margin of the cloth impression shows signs of unraveling.