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There is nothing significant there,I don't even see MD all there is is doubling due to glare, lighting can be tricky while taking images of coins, it can easily create false / Ghost doubling.The area in question on the Columns , look normal.
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the s in trust is not glare what would make it small on the top? The top of the U next to it also looks like it is tapering off. Just wondered what causes that
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maybe the rim curve?  |
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I see a worn die,DDD on the date and LIB. On U and S looks like die polishing. Columns are meant to look 3 D and that one also has over polishing marks. John1  |
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What is DDD I did not find it in the glossary |
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Boxcar, Thank you for additional pics. and info. As the die wear's it effects the design, digits in date, devices in motto, like john mentioned Die Deterioration Doubling on the date and reduced size on the S and U due to over polishing of the die,in numismatic terms: abraded die .
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01/16/2019 10:39 am
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The smaller letters are caused by die over polishing. Areas where the dies were polished to remove imperfections on the dies. Thus the small digits on the motto and the 'L' on LIBERTY.  Not a doubled die, the normal devices are reduced and showing die alteration. Not a hub doubling issue. Edited by coop
01/15/2019 11:22 pm
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Thank you. I knew there was probably an explanation but I didn't know what.
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