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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;fred13, post: 2322802, member: 20688&quot;]Regarding the first coin yes it is struck twice but I don&#039;t think it comes even close to explaining the huge gouge on the coin. Look how minor the double striking is; barely noticeable. The gouge is clearly recessed which is why I have to hold to my assertion that it&#039;s just plain damage.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m also a bit confused as to why you would think the very first coins struck with a new die are the ones most likely to exhibit die polish lines. Why would a new die need to be polished and thus exhibit die polish lines? It&#039;s brand new</p><p><br /></p><p>And secondly even ignoring that for the moment and assuming your argument is true, <b>I repeat that none of the other 5 or 6 provas of this exact type that I&#039;ve viewed have this kind of lines. </b>Even if the die-prep lines in the die soften and disappear you can bet 100% that&#039;s not going to happen after striking just 20 coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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