Before everyone starts yelling PMD or grease... I originally thought it was a grease filled die... BUT Mike Diamond was the one that told me it was a weak strike. What is the value on weak strikes/die adjustments?
I assume your reference to Mike Diamond is a reference to an expert that has seen the coin up close. I don't understand how the high point are well stuck, if it is a weakly struck coin. I would respectfully disagree with the weak strike determination.
yes my reference is to an expert he has seen detailed up-close pictures (not in hand) "This is a weak (low-pressure) strike, in my opinion. The design rim is poorly developed and the beveled rim/edge junction of the unstruck planchet persists. A grease strike will show a strongly developed rim and a flat, vertical edge. The unusual stength of the design in the center of the coin may be a consequence of lowering of the relief of the design and a slightly greater central convexity. Clash marks from this period are often strongest in the center for this reason."-Mike Diamond Coneca, President
