1971 Kennedy Half - Is This Coin An Example Of Clash Die Or Just Scratches?

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sosicoin Valued Member United States 393 Posts	Posted 10/29/2019 4:18 pm Hi, everyone. Just got curious with this mint set showing milky spots and scratches all over the coin. So, I decided to break the set to see what is underneath. Thanks for sharing what you see on this coin. Apologies for the pics' poor quality. Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 10/29/2019 4:22 pm Strong die scratches. They are on the fields. The fields are on the outside part of the die. The devices are deeper inside the die. So a die scratch, will leave a raised area on the fields that can flow behind the devices. The cello on the hold is probably doing more harm at this point. It is altering the surface of the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
sosicoin Valued Member United States 393 Posts	Posted 10/29/2019 4:34 pm Thanks, Coop. Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 10/30/2019 12:58 pm The line through the top of the Y might be a die crack. Report this Post to the Staff
sosicoin Valued Member United States 393 Posts	Posted 10/30/2019 4:50 pm Thanks, Condor. I will check for the die crack. Kindly see what was on top of the 'W' of 'WE.' Have you seen that in some of your coins? Thanks, again. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 10/30/2019 5:00 pm Looks like that area was polished down. Note the distortion of the initials? The weakness of the 'WE' area. Report this Post to the Staff
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