I've found coins with four die chips, one between each claws. I would guess that the size of the area between the claws makes the die prone to chips in this area. The claws are engraved deeply, but quite thin and that may be the problem with this design.
"Shine, shine a
Roosevelt dime. All the way to Baltimore and runnin' out of time." Tom Waits-Clap Hands

Edited by Yokozuna
01/29/2021 07:51 am