There does appear to be some die deterioration, but a lot of what I'm seeing appears to be simply circulation. In the future, it is always helpful to post full coin shots of the obverse and reverse.
Sho-nuff! My father always refers to anything that has taken a lot of "hits" as.. The only guy who showed up to an axe fight without an axe! Hehehe
Off subject: On a ~boasting~ good note .. I am a ceramicist/sculptor. I unloaded my kiln this afternoon. My [Mary] survived bisque firing I love her!
My Mom was an artist for 75 years. My favorite (female) sculptor is Laura Gardin Fraser. Keep up the good work! Chris