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Spare Change New Member United States 27 Posts	Posted 03/29/2017 7:40 pm Grease maybe? or just wear tried to get some close ups Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/29/2017 7:53 pm I believe it is a Grease Filled Die, common. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
CoinCents Pillar of the Community United States 3656 Posts	Posted 03/29/2017 8:28 pm I agree, if it were worn then would most likely see it on the 3 as well. Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 03/29/2017 8:45 pm They had to polish the 1943 dies much morev than others because steel stamping steel instead of copper wore them out quicker. This filling is caused by residue filling in the indented spaces as well as the surface of the die being worn down. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 03/29/2017 9:22 pm With the top of the S also showing some fill it's more likely a Grease Fill. Report this Post to the Staff
Spare Change New Member United States 27 Posts	Posted 03/29/2017 9:24 pm Thanks guys and thanks Crazy, I didn't even think about the extra polishing Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/30/2017 04:58 am Your 56 is PSD. It looks like it was in a bezel for jewelry. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
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