1971-D Cent Clash Set

Hello everyone,

About 6 months ago I opened an original Detroit Bank & Trust roll of 1971-D Lincoln cents. I tucked them away and didn't think anything about it until I got bored last night and decided to examine them a lot closer and to my surprise I found that most of the coins show similar die clash marks. I've gone through the most of the roll and would appreciate input before I jump to any conclusions.

I've just recently started looking for die clash and other errors so forgive me if this isn't what I think it is but the evidence is pretty overwhelming. I've kept all of the coins and I'm continuing to carefully inspect them after noticing the retained lamination flakes!
I also kept the original coin wrapper and I'll include that with the photos! Every mark consistently lines up in the same spot.

What I'm seeing:

Obverse clash marks appear in front of and behind Lincoln's head — likely from Memorial columns

Reverse clash marks consistently show at the base of the Memorial and sometimes above the roof

The clash marks are remarkably consistent across coins — same position, same angle

Strength of the clash varies, possibly indicating different stages in the die's life

Key features:

-Retained lamination flakes on quite a few coins (random locations)

-Die cracks on 3 coins thus far, all in different stages and locations (obverse)

-Machine doubling on at least one reverse

-One coin has a possible Cud above "AMERICA" on the rim

Some show polishing lines where clash damage was likely reduced


Could these all come from one deteriorating die pair over time?

Do the obverse and reverse clash marks confirm a full die-face clash?

Does this level of consistency across a sealed roll suggest something worth documenting?

Would this be worth submitting to Wexler, CONECA, or Variety Vista?

How would you go about presenting or attributing this if it's not yet listed?

Each photo is of a different coin to show the consistency of the marks, I promise to be more organized in the future.

I'd really appreciate any insight.

Thanks a bunch!