What Causes Letters To "slide"?

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zombodhismom New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 02/22/2022 3:03 pm Hello again! I am wondering what are the different causes to make letters along the rim appear to be sliding down? The pictures I have look like this one is a little off center? I have seen this when the coin is struck "normally" (to me anyway lol) as well. I'm still learning! Thank you in advance for the advice! Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/22/2022 3:11 pm This is caused by deteriorating dies. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
zombodhismom New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 02/22/2022 3:17 pm Thank you so much! I looked and looked online but could only find some limited, conflicting information. I really appreciate your response! Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/22/2022 3:19 pm Die flow lines make marks on the fields and the polishing does erase them totally on that edge. Thus when the new waves of flow lines happen, they continue to grow on this outer areas, and the devices prevent the new ones from reaching the out edge. So they look strange on that area. Just a die wear issue. Seem more noticeable on the single squeeze dies and the zinc cents. Report this Post to the Staff
zombodhismom New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 02/22/2022 3:29 pm Thank you Mr. Cooper! The pictures are very beneficial. So when I start seeing letters that are almost flat- this is caused by extreme die wear? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/22/2022 9:11 pm No premium for extreme die wear. so when you see that, you can keep looking or move on to another coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95018 Posts	Posted 02/22/2022 9:17 pm yep DDD for sure, A nice example too Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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