ADC-TH1B-1962-01
This 1962, 1 Baht from Thailand can be confusing at first glance. The die clash marks are seen above the peripheral lettering towards the rim with no clash marks seen in the center of the coin. An impossible situation until a closer observation shows exactly what has happened. This type of die clash […]
TDC-IN10NP-1962-01
Here is a typical clashed dies example of a INDIA, 1962, 10 NAYE PAISE. To the left is an approximation OVERLAY and below are images of the clashed dies where most of the clashed occurred in the middle of the dies.
TDC-CA1C-1962-02
This 1962 Canadian 1 cent coin shows evidence of having been through two die clash events. Parts of a maple leaf can be seen clashed in the field next to the hair bun of Queen Elizabeth. The double “boomerang” shape above and through the last two digits of the date indicate that two clash […]
TDC-CA1c-1962-01
This 1962 Canadian cent shows a moderate, unabraded die clash on both the obverse and reverse dies. The overlay provided shows the relative position of the dies when they did clash. This coin was found by Roger Paulen of Canada. Part of the oak leaf can be seen clashed into Queen Elizabeth’s chin. […]
MDC-CA1c-1962-01
The photo to the left shows the clash marks left by the denticles on the edge of the die on a 1962 Canadian cent. While we can be positive of the east to west alignment of the dies to each other, there may be a slight difference of positioning in the north to south […]
ADC-IN2R-1996-01
Below is an extremely strong clashed die on the obverse of a 1996 India 2 Rupees coin. It is both naked eye obvious and so strong that it can be hard to discern the normal design from the clashed elements. Normally along the periphery of the obverse would read “INDIA RUPEES” on the right side, […]
ADC-1c-1960D(SD)-99
This 1960D(SD) Lincoln cent shows two clash events. 1 / 1 3 This clash event shows a rather large offset in position of the clashing dies. Clash marks from the letters ONE CENT can be seen in the area above Lincoln’s head. The reciprocal clash mark is seen on the reverse die as a […]
ADC-1c-1960D-86(SD) Stages “A” and B”
A clash line, from the bottom of Lincoln’s bust can be seen across the tops of the letters in STATES The image on the left shows the beginning formation of a die chip; this is stage “A”. The image to the right shows a developing die chip and is stage “B” There are many diagonal […]
ADC-PE½D-1892-01
This silver ½ Dino from Peru, minted in 1892, shows very heavy clash marks on the obverse die. The bottom of the shield from the reverse die can be seen clashed into the field below Liberty’s left arm. While the reverse does not show the same intensity of clash marks, it does have a peculiarity. […]
ADC-CA1C-1898-01
This is an unusual die clash found on the obverse of this 1898H Canadian 1 cent coin. The clash marks are confined to the area just below Queen Victoria’s bust. This indicates that it is a tilted die clash, one of the more rare events in the die clash world. Some of the […]