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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Kevin Mader, post: 6665012, member: 106826&quot;]As noted, this is a combination of things.&nbsp; Grease and the die stage are affecting the quality of the detail in the devices.&nbsp; This is localized to the top of the reverse which suggests this is mostly affected by grease.&nbsp; Position of the die, especially in horizontal presses, will be subject to gravity.&nbsp; You&#039;ll note that this area is commonly affected by grease, especially on 80&#039;s cents.&nbsp; But we also see evidence of an aging die.&nbsp; The thickness of the devices (letters) is thicker at their bottoms, more towards the center of the coin.&nbsp; Device attributes towards the rims typically become thinner, from aggressive cleanings and from regular die attrition.&nbsp; But the outer devices look pretty good yet, and the flattened and less pronounced lettering suggests that grease is in play here.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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