From that photo, I don't see any steps. Chris
We get hundreds and hundreds of new collectors here on a regular basis, so it is understandable that certain terms need repeating over and over...
I don't see any doubling either and counting pixels with a USB scope is a waste of time. Chris
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I'll be 70 in August. How old are you? I'm sure there are others here that are older than me. Don't you think it is a bit relative to ask how old...
If you submit this coin for grading, I will deny ever knowing you. Chris
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I have to agree with @ken454 . I see evidence of distortion on the obverse legend. Where is it written that both sides must become distorted...
It might be a die crack. If it was a lamination, you wouldn't see raised metal. Note: It has probably been flattened while in circulation. Chris
Is there a book that does provide spec ranges? You're quick to point out that the Red Book doesn't, so why don't you tell us which book does. Chris
It's possible that an emery wheel was used to grind it down. Chris
Trust me! If the full images were necessary for determining what caused this, I would have posted them. Chris
Be my guest! Chris
Full images of the coin are not necessary. Chris
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