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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Kevin Mader, post: 24557863, member: 106826&quot;]Correct.&nbsp; When DDD is present, you usually see what is typically referred to as &#039;die wash&#039;.&nbsp; When coining material, the tools (the anvil/hammer dies) start to fatigue with us.&nbsp; You see coins that come from the same die set start to appear different.&nbsp; These are called die stages, typically referred to as Early, Mid, Late, Very Late (EDS, MDS, LDS, VLDS).&nbsp; When a die set hits LDS, VLDS, the devices start to look smooshed...the fields will show material movement in swirls and striations.&nbsp; DDD usually happens somewhat evenly, but damaged areas can deteriorate quicker.&nbsp; When you see smooshy on both sides of a device, its usually DDD.&nbsp; When on one side, it is usually MD.&nbsp; Sometimes it is both.&nbsp; Looking at the coin for clues will help you dial in on what you have.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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