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New Member
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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That looks like a clear glue deposit on it. An acetone soak may soften it up.
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New Member
United States
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Wow, I must really suck at taking pictures if that's what you are seeing. I will try to do better in the future. Not glue.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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can you try to explain what you are seeing to help me get looking in the right direction.
Edited by Dearborn
03/29/2023 7:41 pm
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New Member
United States
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 There is an anomaly coming from both the left and right top of the monument, stronger on the left side. There is what appears to me to be a small die crack on the lower left.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That my dear friends is a classic clashed die  , so yes, a legitimate mint error there, and a more dramatic one at that. I have only found a few clashed dies on these 1980s nickels from my coin roll hunts. The two "prongs" sticking out of Jefferson's head are part of the clashed Monticello...  To me, that is actually worth a few bucks over 5 cents and a great find if you ask me  Edited by mrwhatisit
03/29/2023 7:56 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Sharkbait, your pictures are excellent! Mrwhatisit has nailed it.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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yes, clashed die example, nice one
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice clashed die. Congrats on the find.
Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups.
We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow.
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Moderator
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I'm on team die clash too. This one is worthy of saving in a 2x2.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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Bedrock of the Community
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Yes, good photos. Looks like a legit clash. Cool!
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Bedrock of the Community
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oh boy, I think it's time to get off my back pain meds - totally missed that. Sorry shark...
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Valued Member
United States
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Wicked die clash! I can even see part of the Monticello on the right side of the obverse. |
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No problem Dearborn and thanks. Looks like there have been a few sold on eBay with this same die clash. Thanks all.
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Bedrock of the Community
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You bet - are you going to keep it or sell it? (I'm just curious)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice and strong clash. Congrats on the find!
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