MAD Clashes      

The Study of Unusual Die Clashes

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This is a typical die clash found on the 3 cent piece. This particular clashed die has unabraded clash marks on both the obverse and reverse. While the coin is  considered to be a strong die clash, this denomination is known for its more unusual and very strong clash events.

 

The overlay shows the relative position of the dies when they did clash.


The pictures to the left show the clash marks on both the obverse and reverse dies.