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here are 4 separate coins, all show the identical "halo crazing" of the obverse indicating all were struck with the same hammer die and the same strike force. all have a southeast shift of the MM with a pronounced double foot of the P, extended right loop and wider left wall. the center of P is not sharp. all pics shot in daylight with straight angle to the coin surface. a clear "doubling" of the P is present at 20X magnification under LED light. 6 other samples found in this box have high gloss obverse with a sharp strike of the MM. I am aware that the Mint changed their MM punch process to the master die, which was to prevent the issue of early years RPM occurences.
in a PM, Huntsman feels this may be a worn die, melting of the metal or slippage of the planchet. his opinion is without the photos--- so I hope he can nail this down via the images. this image shows a normal MM shot under same conditions
an added bonus in the box is this 2005-P OR with reverse rim CUD at 6 O'clock, plus more eagle & State die cracks
in a PM, Huntsman feels this may be a worn die, melting of the metal or slippage of the planchet. his opinion is without the photos--- so I hope he can nail this down via the images. this image shows a normal MM shot under same conditions
an added bonus in the box is this 2005-P OR with reverse rim CUD at 6 O'clock, plus more eagle & State die cracks
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