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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Spark1951, post: 25240221, member: 90692&quot;]Yes, it all appears to be die deterioration.&nbsp; A lot of collectors prefer to use the term “worn die”, but they essentially mean the same thing, and it can manifest itself in many ways.</p><p><br /></p><p>Basically, after hundreds of thousands of strikes the surfaces of the working die lose definition.&nbsp; The field surfaces become patchy, lose luster and can also exhibit an “orange peel” effect as well as form ridge rings near the rim.</p><p><br /></p><p>The letters and numbers will show erosion on one or both edges as well as scalloping wear at different areas, depending on the die in question.</p><p><br /></p><p>Go to doubleddie.com and read everything on that site;&nbsp; it will launch you lightyears ahead learning about this hobby of ours…imo…Spark[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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