Is It Possible To Have A "run" Of Die Clashes On Jefferson Nickels?

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Wildhare Valued Member United States 219 Posts	Posted 07/01/2017 2:15 pm I have a roll of 1958-D Jefferson nickels, and on about half of them (BU) there appears to be a die clash that aligns with "Coop's" overlay. It appears at the "M" on Monticello, and on some faintly through the "O" in Monticello. Nothing is readily apparent on the obverse. Can a die clash continue on subsequent die stamping? Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/01/2017 2:36 pm Yes. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 07/01/2017 2:47 pm A die clash happens when the dies come together without a blank planchet in the collar of the press. This forces the reverse "impressions" from one die directly into the surface of the other, permanently or until die is polished or replaced. Coins in the run after the "clash" occurs will all exhibit the same clash indication, dependent upon the hydraulic strength which may vary per strike. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinMasters Pillar of the Community United States 5964 Posts	Posted 07/01/2017 4:02 pm Yeppers! Report this Post to the Staff
Wildhare Valued Member United States 219 Posts	Posted 07/01/2017 5:32 pm Thanks everyone.....that makes a lot of sense.....good to know. I went back through them and 23 of the 40 had the die clash. Report this Post to the Staff
999fine Pillar of the Community United States 1346 Posts	Posted 07/01/2017 5:38 pm That is an interesting find. An original roll? Report this Post to the Staff
Wildhare Valued Member United States 219 Posts	Posted 07/01/2017 5:42 pm No.....surprisingly they were in a tube. The original owner must have just transferred them from a bag or OBW and never looked at them. Report this Post to the Staff
MontCollector Pillar of the Community United States 2403 Posts	Posted 07/01/2017 7:29 pm Nice finds!! The short answer is yes. Nice job with the close-up shots. It can be really difficult to get clashes to show up on photos of nickels, or any small silver colored coin for that matter. Edited by MontCollector 07/01/2017 7:30 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 07/01/2017 7:35 pm It looks like a lot brush marks -- so after the clash they tried to clean it up but some clash evidence remained. Goody eye. Enjoy! Report this Post to the Staff
Wildhare Valued Member United States 219 Posts	Posted 07/02/2017 11:41 am Thanks Mont.....I took your advice and got the extension tubes for my T3i and I really like them. Off topic...but I got some great insect photos with them. Thanks everyone for your comments. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 07/02/2017 10:31 pm Until they are noticed and the dies are polished to remove the clash marks. Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 07/03/2017 6:35 pm If the marks in the die are light, they can also fade away as the die wears a little as well. Report this Post to the Staff
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Is It Possible To Have A "Run" Of Die Clashes On Jefferson Nickels?