Probably just an overpolished die. Notice how the top serif on the 1 is diminished as well.
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Probably just an overpolished die. Notice how the top serif on the 1 is diminished as well.
I concur.
The MAX size can be seen here, mine does not seem to be the one that is smaller: MAX
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And a beautiful one at that!