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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;David Setree Rare Coins, post: 2243928, member: 74719&quot;]Die polishing usually takes a circular pattern. Even basining usually only affects the fields, which are the high points on the die. If they were on the die, then every coin from that die would have identical (but in varying states due to wear) scratches. They would also be in relief. Being on every coin from that die, many more would be available for study than the few we see.</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;I find interesting the idea that they are from the roll of stock out of which the planchets are punched. I have never heard of this theory before and believe it deserves&nbsp; more study. I have seen several that were simply stained like this. How or with what, I do not know.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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