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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ck1of2, post: 1791143, member: 57139&quot;]First off, thanks for taking the time to give me an explanation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ok, lets see if I have this right, so it sounds like you are talking about two different situations that occur during the minting process.&nbsp; The first issue/condition that you described is clogging of the die that results in a weak strike.&nbsp; Which is what I was unsure of in the original coin show and your example.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The second issue you described is when the die is not gauged to the proper impact pressure and would result in a weak strike on the high points of the coin in the form of scratch like markings on the obverse that translate to the reverse side of the coin as a weak strike. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Does that sound right?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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