Frank,
* You're likely right on target. Good catch! Wouldn't be the first time a re-blue's buffing wheel caught a suffix letter & attempted to rewrite history. If I can catch Brad, I'll ask.
Thor,
* The "p" also gives me fits sometimes. If the bottom is lightly struck/washed out, I keep wanting to see an "n" block. Certain "r" suffix strikes remind me of a seagull.
* This might cost me to find out; but, when you complete your metal prep, do the original marks retain a displacement edge, stand on an island, or are they smooth edged? Granted it depends on the amount of prep and whether the impression stamps are involved; but, I'm curious to know whether this can be a discriminator for the future?
Respectfully,
Bob
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