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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;lkeigwin, post: 1174544, member: 30400&quot;]Of course we&#039;re all just taking educated guesses. Some folks have better insights than others. I would take Conder&#039;s opinion over any one else&#039;s on most matters.</p><p><br /></p><p>Don&#039;t confuse die erosion and clashing. Two different things. Dies wear out in different ways and leave impressions accordingly. A very worn die, common to 1920&#039;s MM cents, let&#039;s say, often leaves a mushy, vague look. Some dies crack, leaving spectacular raised marks on coins they strike (more common on early Mint coins). Sometimes edges break away leaving interesting rim cuds.</p><p><br /></p><p>Clashing occurs when the two dies come together without a planchet and take on details of each other which are later transferred to the coins they strike. Capped Bust halves often show such clashing, e.g.</p><p><br /></p><p>And yes, any die can suffer from grease. A layer of grease can turn a coin into one just like the one in question.</p><p>Lance.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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