Die polish and EDS

grip

Is it common for coins to have die polish lines on EDS?

19Lyds

I wouldn't think so but then I know very little about this.

guitarwes

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.

-wes

grip

I was just curious.Thank's.

cladking

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.

ProofArtworkonCircs

THere have been a few doubled dies that were heavily polished before first use to remove (or reduce) signs of doubling.

lusterlover

Yes, this is very evident on the matte proof lincolns. Many of these lines are used as diagnostics.

dorkkarl

<< <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

grip

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.