Is there such a thing as Quadruple Die?

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  • jcuve
    Moderator, Die & Variety Expert
    • Apr 2008
    • 15458

    #16
    I agree, some sort of plating issue. The copper plating on the zinc core is thin. It could be that contaminants on the core gassed during the heat and pressure from the striking process as well as split along the demarcated edge of the die. Such ruptures are subject to the chemically reactive nature of the exposed zinc core which will rapidly oxidize causing more bubbling and splitting. This is especially true around the mintmark and the 5 digit which often goes through the greatest expansion when struck and the splits gain the most separation.



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    • jfines69
      Member
      • Jun 2010
      • 28848

      #17
      Originally posted by Wutindahell?!?
      Okay, so apparently I'm an idiot. Just realized I uploaded the same $@#% pics!
      Sounds like me
      Jim
      (A.K.A. Elmer Fudd) Be verwy verwy quiet... I'm hunting coins!!! Good Hunting!!!

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      • jfines69
        Member
        • Jun 2010
        • 28848

        #18
        I agree with the plating issues and there also appears to be MD!!!
        Jim
        (A.K.A. Elmer Fudd) Be verwy verwy quiet... I'm hunting coins!!! Good Hunting!!!

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        • willbrooks
          Die & Design Expert, LCF Glossary Author

          • Jan 2012
          • 9477

          #19
          You have zinc rot. This thread is closed. You can PM me if you have any questions about why. It isn't hard to look at your own posts. Please do so in the future to avoid this confusion.
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