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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;jgenn, post: 5351278, member: 78525&quot;]The first coin struck on the brand new die would not exhibit these anomalies.&nbsp; However, as coins are repeatedly struck the die wears and may even break off chips.&nbsp; All of these photos look consistent with a coin struck on a later stage die, including the metal bulge from a die chip.&nbsp; Even early in the 20th century, the forging of die steel with the optimal characteristics for longevity had not been perfected, thus when a particular die demonstrated staying power, a mint would try to get the maximum use out of it, perhaps going so far as to lap the surface and retool elements (although I don&#039;t think that&#039;s the case here).[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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