Fun With 1858's: My Poor Coin Has Issues

bosox, thank for posting that one, the clashes are tremendous!!

I think these are good examples of what a fresh clash looks like on both sides of your coin and then how clashes can fade with repeated striking of coins.

One of the fun aspects of clashes for me is the fact that they are not persistent over time. Up until the dies clash the coins don't exhibit one, then there is one, then it might fade over time after repeated coin strikes, maybe not, and they can be hard to find on worn coins. Fun to collect to be sure if you know where to look and for what.
.

Your coins are always a knockout, Rob.

Thanks. There is an MS-64 RB out there in a PCGS holder from the same OA2/RA3 die pair, but not labeled as a full vine. It sold in an auction a few years ago. My MS-63RB I posted above was the better coin of the two, so I passed on it.

Here it is. It is a later die state.

https://coins.ha.com/itm/canada/wor...bnail-071515

The 64 very clearly shows the extensive cracking on the reverse. It's a bit further along than the weak coin I wondered if it was grease or terminal.

Thanks for posting that one. I agree with papledog, the 63 has much better eye appeal for sure.