Definition of Die Polish or Picture

Mikesp1

When someone describes a silver coin and states that there are patches that are die polish, what exactly do they mean? Does anyone have an example or can you refer me to a picture? Thanks in advance from Mike.

coinguy1

"DIE POLISH(ING) An area of raised lines or highly reflective area of a coin, most often in the fields, that resulted from striking from dies that had been recently polished by the coiner."

Here are a couple of threads (with images) on this topic:

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Smitty79

Here's another example.

Russ

Russ, NCNE

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