Question about Roosevelts
SkyMan
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One thing I've noticed about some Roosevelts is that there relatively often appears to be something going on with FDR's left nostril. Can anyone tell me what this is, and why this is a fairly common occurrence? You'll notice (over time?) it appears to be getting larger. In the first image (of a 1954D), it appears to be a fairly standard die break. In correspondence with someone on the boards, he believes, and it seems logical to me, that the next two examples (1953D and 1949) are of die chips. While I believe this is probably true, I wonder what causes this area to be a die chip magnet? Or do you believe this is something else? Bob Campbell imaged the coins and I think he did an excellent job.
1954D Die crack
1953D Die chip?
1949 Die chip?
Comments
He forgot to blow his nose in 53 from the build up before.
Ken
It would appear this would be an area of high stress during the striking process and might be prone to issues not found elsewhere with as much frequency.
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@SkyMan That is an interesting observation and a great close up photograph
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I agree, and I have noticed this before also.
The die apparently seems to wear out and small chips/cracks/breaks start to appear.
Very common.
@SkyMan ... great pictures.... had not noticed this before... will check some of my silver dimes...I think TomB has likely given the best explanation. Cheers, RickO
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