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How am I supposed to find this die clash on other specimens without the fly as a marker? Yeah, I'm thinking we should demand that PCGS ship all new slabs with a fly included. |
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Fantastic coin and a heck of a clash! NICE!
Cheers.
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the coin was just extra but wow nice fly!!
the coin is a beauty you always post amazing coins
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A quick update, I'd like a moment of silence at this time.
The aspiring numismatist fly was swatted down by my wife this morning. Services were held quickly, and burial was done via a Kleenex coffin.
The bust half is doing fine!
Now back to your normal activities.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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I am sorry for your lose. That is an awesome die clash. I haven't seen to many that have such strong lettering from the die. Very cool
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Too late, SsuperDdave, The Royal Canadian Mint has already copyrighted the application of the common house fly to its slabs. A wonderful example of a die clash. Next to impossible NOT to learn something new at the CCF. And I saw the reverse motto on the obverse before reading the complete thread. Still learning, every day. |
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That Half looks even better now. That was one ugly fly.
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Pillar of the Community
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How did you get the fly to pose for you?
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Pillar of the Community
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Dear Lord May we remember The Fly and all he bought to our lives. Although he was just a tiny little fella, it was his presence that bought out the best in die clash referencing. And though somewhere in the world, Jeff Goldblum is crying  , here at the CCF we're celebrating the life and times of Musca domestica, our little capped bust half helper. We'll miss you |
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Pillar of the Community
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Beautiful coin Elmer and thanks for sharing the pictures.  I have an 1813 bust half with a similar die clash and it's one of my favorite coins. Member ANA and EAC "You got to lose to know how to win". Dream On by Aerosmith |
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Jeff Goldblum is crying My exact first thought when I saw the fly - HELP MEEEE. |
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The mom and dad, and some 5,000 or so siblings,
offer their sincere thanks for all of your kind condolences.
In lieu of flowers, they ask that you donate to the CCF,
in memory of their fallen family member.
"If a poor fly cannot admire a very nice Bust Half Dollar, then
what have we all become?"
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What fun! I can see the die cracks on both sides ...Thanks Condor for the explanation. Now I know why people get so excited about die clashes, VAMs and other varieties. I thought some collectors were just more obsessed than others but it must be exciting to find these on your coins. Another whole layer to coin collecting!
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