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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 836078, member: 112&quot;]As I have said, the mint used to have this information posted right on their web site. It also stated about the special presses running at lower speeds, the more careful handling, and a washing after being struck.</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>No, it couldn&#039;t. Higher pressure by itself can be responsible for a better strike, but not for imparting a different finish to the coin&#039;s surface.</p><p><br /></p><p>There are only two things which cause a different finish - die preparation and/or planchet prepartion. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I agree.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>This is where you and I disagree Ben.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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