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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;foundinrolls, post: 1800358, member: 4350&quot;]It has to do with the metal fatigue caused by the overuse of the dies.&nbsp; Metal as it is pounded over and over again, changes in structure.&nbsp; The die becomes distorted, often around the edges of the devices.&nbsp; The distortions on the die end up on the struck coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>We see this all the time on nickels and copper-nickel clad coins.&nbsp; In all actuality, we see this on all coins if the dies are overused.&nbsp; Of course, many dies are used until they are really worn so many coins show signs of die deterioration.&nbsp; Die deterioration doubling is a well known phenomenon and it does not add any value to a coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>In fact in the case of Uncirculated coins, evidence of die deterioration can diminish the value of a coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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