What you are seeing above the shield around the cross are scribe marks, not clashing. Go to http://www.shieldnickels.net. It was set up by Howard Spindel, an expert on Shield nickels. It is an invaluable resource. Nice pick up by the way as this coin retails closer to $300. A nice AU-58!
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