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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;National dealer, post: 11796, member: 487&quot;]Here is an article about them. </p><p><br /></p><p>The domed building (Montecello-Home of Thomas Jefferson) on the reverse of the coin has a set of steps leading up to the building that shows in first strikes (new dies). Because nickel is a very hard metal even with a high combination alloy with copper, it creates very rapid die wear. After a few thousand coins are minted from the new dies the steps are worn off the building. Shown below is the enlarged Full Steps section of the coin. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Isn&#039;t the best description, but I did find a photo. maybe that will help.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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