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    2003 P Alabama Skin Condition

    The attached photo shows the obverse surface of a 2003-P Alabama state quarter. Notice the "orange peel" condition of the surface. I was wondering what die condition would cause this type of surface. The reverse has the same condition on all surfaces, just slightly smaller dimples.

    I have seen this "skin condition" on a fair number of other coins, especially dimes. This is different than the stretch marks (technical term, please) I have seen on some coins.
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    Originally posted by Merlin8971 View Post
    The attached photo shows the obverse surface of a 2003-P Alabama state quarter. Notice the "orange peel" condition of the surface. I was wondering what die condition would cause this type of surface. The reverse has the same condition on all surfaces, just slightly smaller dimples.

    I have seen this "skin condition" on a fair number of other coins, especially dimes. This is different than the stretch marks (technical term, please) I have seen on some coins.
    since it looks like no one else wants to give their opinion then I will give it a try. There are many things that could cause this wrinkled looking appearance. The die may have been starting to wear out or maybe it was becoming clogged with debris or grease.Other words the die surfaces was not smooth IMO.

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      Originally posted by rascal View Post
      since it looks like no one else wants to give their opinion then I will give it a try. There are many things that could cause this wrinkled looking appearance. The die may have been starting to wear out or maybe it was becoming clogged with debris or grease.Other words the die surfaces was not smooth IMO.
      I agree..

      Mikee
      Still the best "Nickel Trail Die Hunter". 2013 ((MIKEE)) T.Davis

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