MAD Clashes      

The Study of Unusual Die Clashes

CCL(TI)-5c-1981-01


This 1981P Jefferson nickel experieneced two clash events that were offste from each other. This directional offset cause a counter clash (TI) to be formed.

 

The overlay provided show the relative position of the dies when they clashed twice.

 

This coin is in the collection of Troy Watkins.


The leg of the F in FIVE can be seen clashed in the field to the left of Jefferson's forehead. The base of Monticello can be seen clashed twice in the field in fornt of Jefferson's eye.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The dome of Monticello can be seen clashed below Jefferson's chin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The O of MONTICELLO and the base line can be seen clashed into the field to the right of the back of Jefferson's head.


Both the base line and the roof line of Monticello can be seen clashed twice in the image to the left.


The O of MONTICELLO can be seen twice in the image to the left. The O indicated by the black arrow is the counterclash. Notice that the counterclash O is raised, which is indigative of a clash mark that has been twice transfered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The clash marks seen to the left are commonly refered to as "Flames over Monticello". These clash marks are formed by space in between Jefferson's queue and the back of his neck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fornt of Jefferson's jacket and his collar can be seen clashed into the field above and to the left the Monticello dome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jefferson's forehead can be seen clashed into the M of MONTICELLO and the F of FIVE.