I purchased several uncirculated commemorative silver dollars directly from the US Mint during the same time your ASE was produced. They typically show the same surface variations that you have described,
I've been told it was related to the die state at the time the coins were struck.
From your images, IMO, your coin appears to be a typical example.
I've been told it was related to the die state at the time the coins were struck.
From your images, IMO, your coin appears to be a typical example.
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