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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ratpack7, post: 1209270, member: 28375&quot;]yes my reference is to an <a href="http://hermes.csd.net/%7Econeca/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://hermes.csd.net/%7Econeca/" rel="nofollow">expert</a> he has seen detailed up-close pictures (not in hand)</p><p>&quot;This is a weak (low-pressure) strike, in my opinion.&nbsp; The design rim is&nbsp; poorly developed and the beveled rim/edge junction of the unstruck&nbsp; planchet persists.&nbsp; A grease strike will show a strongly developed rim&nbsp; and a flat, vertical edge.&nbsp; The unusual stength of the design in the&nbsp; center of the coin may be a consequence of lowering of the relief of the&nbsp; design and a slightly greater central convexity.&nbsp; Clash marks from this&nbsp; period are often strongest in the center for this reason.&quot;-Mike Diamond <a href="http://hermes.csd.net/%7Econeca/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://hermes.csd.net/%7Econeca/" rel="nofollow">Coneca</a>, President[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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