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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Kirkuleez, post: 2314415, member: 36864&quot;]The explanation of what you were seeing would be easier if they were be new rolls, but what you are likely noticing is a result of die deterioration. The mint makes an absolutely ridiculous number of cents each year so they go through many dies. Though the dies are pretty well prepared and the quality of materials are about a good as they could be, the dies only produce the true proof-like coin for a small early fraction of it&#039;s life. Once the die hammers thousands of coins, everything looks sandblasted; consider the heat and punishment that the dies go through. </p><p><br /></p><p>Early die state modern coins with minimal bag marks or other distractions should be considered as collectable and as valuable as the EDS large cents in my opinion. Maybe you think that&#039;s stretching it a bit, but just ask [USER=68]@cladking[/USER].[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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