ADC-1c-1965-01

 

 

This is an exceptionally strong die clash found on a 1965 Lincoln cent. There is the familiar 5° rotation seen on the clash, but not on the strike.

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

While there is some abrasion marks (die scratches) on both the obverse and reverse, I feel that these marks are not the result of trying to abrade the present clash for the coin. It is also surprising that the dies were not further damaged when they did clash. Due to the severity of the clash, I do imagine that both dies were retired after the coin press was shut down by the operator.

This particular coin was found by Charity & Chris Welch.

The picture above shows the clash marks left by ONE CENT.

The next picture shows the Memorial building bays and the E of UNITED.

The clash was strong enough to show the tops of the Ts in STATES just below the bust of Lincoln.

Again, we see parts of the Memorial building and partial letters AME of AMERICA.

The picture to the left shows the bottom line of Lincoln’s bust and a fold in Lincoln’s jacket.

The RTY of LIBERTY is clearly seen in bays 1 and 2 and the field.

The 196 of 1965 is also clashed into the roof of the Memorial building and the E of AMERICA.