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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;desertgem, post: 1598776, member: 15199&quot;]Usually on older coins that were before the single squeeze hubbing and die trails. The dies are much harder than the copper or copper nickel coin alloys and as the dies strike the planchet, the coin metal is forced into the recesses to produce the raised parts, such as the &quot;E&quot; you mention and the mint mark &quot;D&quot;. As it flows by force it is like an abrasive on the edges of the recessed areas. There can be large areas affected or smaller grooves. Generaally if the damage becomes too noticeable, the minter would stop the press and the die would be repaired or replaced ( especially if there are large cracks)</p><p><br /></p><p>Jim[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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