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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;cpm9ball, post: 1873752, member: 24633&quot;]I agree that it is possible for an adjustment strike to cause such weakness of the legend due to basining of the dies.</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;&quot;<b>Basining</b>&quot; is a <a href="http://en.mimi.hu/numismatic/mint.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://en.mimi.hu/numismatic/mint.html" rel="nofollow"><u>Mint</u></a> process done to ensure that the proper contour, or radii, of a die is curved correctly to facilitate the proper flow of metal into all areas of the outer die.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>What led me to conclude that this particular coin was caused by a grease and debris filled die is the small marks that appear in random directions across the legend and fields of the coin. Obviously, debris would not adhere to grease in any ordered or directional fashion. While at first, they may appear to be normal circulation wear, I have seen such marks on Mint bags of quarters and halves that I have searched. And yes, I have come across an occasional coin with what appeared to be a weak strike and such marks on both sides.</p><p><br /></p><p>Perhaps I am wrong, but maybe it would help if we had clearer photos and not so much light washing out part of each side of the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chris[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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