Posted 08/05/2011 11:13 pm
On coins where there is a missing or weak letter or digit
it is usually caused from debris that was on the die in the area that it is missing. Many call this a Grease Filled Die.
I personally do not use that term as it is an assumption about just what exactly the substance present was that caused
this missing or weak letter or digit. I use the term "bebris filled die" Either way, no real premium on coins like thisexcept if one collects them as a novelty or learning tool etc. Also depends on how much of the devices are missing on the coin. As far as the 1 digit a pic. would help determine
what may of happened. Could just be damage done after the minting process or during the process. A die problem is also
a possibility.
it is usually caused from debris that was on the die in the area that it is missing. Many call this a Grease Filled Die.
I personally do not use that term as it is an assumption about just what exactly the substance present was that caused
this missing or weak letter or digit. I use the term "bebris filled die" Either way, no real premium on coins like thisexcept if one collects them as a novelty or learning tool etc. Also depends on how much of the devices are missing on the coin. As far as the 1 digit a pic. would help determine
what may of happened. Could just be damage done after the minting process or during the process. A die problem is also
a possibility.
