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Die polish and EDS
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April 27, 2009 1:13AM
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Is it common for coins to have die polish lines on EDS?
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April 27, 2009 1:19AM
I wouldn't think so but then I know very little about this.
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April 27, 2009 1:24AM
I wouldn't think it would be extremely common, but I don't think it would be rare either. Alot can happen to a die anytime.
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grip
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April 27, 2009 7:01AM
I was just curious.Thank's.
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April 27, 2009 7:52AM
It's seen a little bit on mint set coins prior to 1984 but I don't think
I've seen much or any on coins for circulation. (1965+)
It's much more common to see the entire die polished rather than
small areas being touched up.
Tempus fugit.
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ProofArtworkonCircs
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April 27, 2009 2:26PM
THere have been a few doubled dies that were heavily polished before first use to remove (or reduce) signs of doubling.
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April 27, 2009 11:14PM
Yes, this is very evident on the matte proof lincolns. Many of these lines are used as diagnostics.
pcgs.com/SetRegistry/half-cents/lincoln-cents-specialty-sets/lincoln-cents-basic-set-colorless-matte-proof-1909-1916/publishedset/102180
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase/2819
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April 28, 2009 12:00AM
<< <i>Is it common for coins to have die polish lines on EDS? >>
yes
but it is common on all die states, actually, so i'm not sure what your really asking here.
K S
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April 28, 2009 12:33AM
I should have made myself more clear..I was referring to the
small shiny patches one sees.I had a few mercs that show this.
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The name is LEE!
-wes
Too many positive BST transactions with too many members to list.
I've seen much or any on coins for circulation. (1965+)
It's much more common to see the entire die polished rather than
small areas being touched up.
https://pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase/2819
<< <i>Is it common for coins to have die polish lines on EDS? >>
yes
but it is common on all die states, actually, so i'm not sure what your really asking here.
K S
small shiny patches one sees.I had a few mercs that show this.