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Tommyjet Valued Member United States 334 Posts	Posted 01/18/2016 1:27 pm I need guidance fellas. I keep giving myself heart attacks everytime I look at a coin. Just noticed that direction and light make a difference in what I see on the coin. My question is, If there is a unique factor to a coin should I be able to see it from all angles. And does less light or more light show imperfections better. Thanks in advance This 1972 is an example, the date is from 2 diff angles. Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/18/2016 2:40 pm Looks like worn die. Light makes a difference.As practice, look at a coin with a loupe and rotate it as you are looking at it. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 01/18/2016 2:50 pm I have to disagree. It is machine damage during the strike. Nott the 7 in the date? See how that device is reduced. If it were Die Deterioration, then the devices would be normal sized, plus the extra metal for die wear showing. So this one is reduced, MD. Edited by coop 01/18/2016 3:06 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Tommyjet Valued Member United States 334 Posts	Posted 01/18/2016 2:59 pm Thanks for the loop suggestion. Just getting using the scope.I keep over analyzing. just surprised how a coin changes depending on the light.. Thanks guys Report this Post to the Staff
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