Die Flow Lines - see flow lines.
Die State - The condition of a die at a particular point in its life.
Die Polish - Small raised lines in the field of a coin resulting from polishing of a die to remove chips clash marks, etc.
There are heavy die flow lines, less detail on the devices, and distorted lettering towards the rim.
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This is an average 1987 dime.
Markers: Obverse - A die crack connects the designers' initials. Die flow lines upward from the IN of IGWT; a die chip above the right leg of the N. Reverse - a light die gouge runs through the upper E of MINNESOTA.
Luster - The brilliance of a coin, resulting from reflection of light off die flow lines.
Machine Doubling - Doubling of details resulting from loose dies during striking. ...
The brilliance of a coin, resulting from reflection of light off die flow lines.
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die crack A narrow fissure in the surface of a die; coins struck with such a die have a narrow raised line corresponding to the crack die erosion Wear on a die from use in the minting process die flow lines see flow lines die state ...
 See also: Rim, Flow lines, Mint, Spread, Relief
  
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