Posted 12/23/2017 11:10 pm
Note the polishing lines on the field behind 'T' on cent? The die was polished that may have weakened some devices, also grease on the dies were another issue. But the missing steps may have been caused by either a thinned planchette if the weight is under a bit, that maybe the cause. But I remember my teacher mentioned an issue that was in the back of my mind. He mentioned the Hub may have hubbed so deeply, the the metal was not able reach the steps design. So if the weight is normal, this may be the issue. So if several examples are found this year, that may have been the cause.
