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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Kevin Mader, post: 5319614, member: 106826&quot;]I think that with each step, you are getting to a better point in developing your eye for varieties/errors.&nbsp; It takes some practice, and this specimen was just that.&nbsp; It did not appear normal to you, and while indeed it does look peculiar, it&#039;s a natural phenomenon that occurs as the die ages.&nbsp; What is really interesting is when an early die state strike shows evidence of premature failure.&nbsp; Of course, there are the usual suspect places to find damage to the die (due to wear and tear).&nbsp; You&#039;ve probably noted the cracks that develop from the corners of the Monticello or the Lincoln Memorial.&nbsp; Stressors in the design attract the focused energy of the strike/press.&nbsp; The die gives up.&nbsp; Or damage when a pair of dies contact each other without a planchet.&nbsp; Looking at each design for each denomination, you&#039;ll quickly identify where the typical wear-and-tear events occur.</p><p><br /></p><p>Normally, not much if anything for a premium.&nbsp; But certain wear-and-tear events do get some extra attention: BIE cents, 3 or 3 1/2 legged buffalo, 2 or 2 1/2 feather indians, 1922 Plain LWC.&nbsp; Wear-and-tear, grease filled dies, aggressive die maintenance....etc., etc., etc.,...lots of ways to change the look of a coin from subtle to significant.&nbsp; It makes the hobby interesting for a number of us.&nbsp; But to many others, a lot to do about nothing (e.g., it&#039;s just the natural progression of a dies life).&nbsp; To each their own.&nbsp; Collect what you like...like what you&#039;ve kept...even for a little while.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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