Error Die Clash/Break | clash, clash, clash, QUESTION

[Guest]

Okay I just got a box of pennies from the bank. I have found die clash after die clash. 6 so far with various dates,most of which are minor clashes. I will
post some pics when I've completed the box. I've only gone through 9 rolls
at this point, but am I looking a gift horse in the mouth on this one?
I guess my question is are clashes worth much?
Thanks
Dan

[thecentcollector]

Clashes are rather common within the series however, severe clashes (prisoners, MAD clashes, counterclashes) command significant premiums.

[jcuve]

I agree, it depends on the severity of the Clash...and to degree on the year, denomination and condition.

I have a page with some Clashes HERE - let me know if yours is as strong as any I have illustrated...

[danlabelle]

1993

So far the best one is a 1993p. The chin and small curve below Lincolns hair
does show on the reverse. Very close to the illustration, but lower, (just as
clear though). However the clash does not show in the field.(any ideas
why).The bad news is the obverse die must have been changed because
there is no signs of a clash. I guess I'll be throwing this one in the almost box.
thanks for the help Jcuve. The pics were very helpful. The total count so far
is 15.

Dan




NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER SURRENDER. "commander Tagert"

[jcuve]

Thanks Danlabelle.

It seems what is or is not transferred in a Clash is really just up to chance and a variety of conditions when the dies struck one another. Also, it is common for Clashes to be polished down after the Clash, which sometimes leaves parts of the transferred design and obliterates other parts. And I will point out if Mint errors were perfectly predictable they wouldn't be all that much fun...