This form of die wear is known variously as "ghosting", "heavy design transfer", "internal metal displacement phenomenon", and "progressive indirect design transfer". I prefer the last.
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<<This form of die wear is known variously as "ghosting", "heavy design transfer", "internal metal displacement phenomenon", and "progressive indirect design transfer". I prefer the last.>>
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but the forehead is off.
I would say it is from worn dies, but not from a clash.
<< <i>the back of the hair is really close, virtually spot on
but the forehead is off.
I would say it is from worn dies, but not from a clash. >>
How about "die sinking", a term used by the mint?