BEST 83-P Jefferson die clash found

port ewen ace

Silver Member
Dec 16, 2012
4,065
7,787
port ewen ny
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
2
Detector(s) used
AT-PRO & Equinox800
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
this one is sweet, nearly the full profile outline of portrait on reverse. to date have scored about 7 83-p's, an 84-p, an 88-p and 89-p, 348 nickel boxes searched IMG_1428.JPGIMG_1429.JPGIMG_1430.JPGIMG_1431.JPGIMG_1432.JPGIMG_1433.JPG
 

Upvote 0
it sold this morning for $14.99 on Ebay.
 

I'm new here, but... what is it I'm supposed to be looking for? What is a die clash?
 

When there isn't a planchet between the dies when striking, the dies hit each other. This transfers parts of the design to each other. Usually the mint will polish away this transfer or discard the die completely. Google "prisoner cent" for an example on a Lincoln cent.
 

Top Member Reactions

Users who are viewing this thread

Back
Top