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1857 FE cent with clashes--Anything here?

TPRCTPRC Posts: 3,806 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited September 23, 2021 2:35PM in U.S. Coin Forum

A dealer-friend of mine asked me to post this piece in a PCGS 64 holder to see if anyone had any thoughts concerning the clashing that is clear on this piece. If you check the cert, it sold on Heritage in 2012. My friend acquired it about a year ago hoping to have Rick Snow look at it, to see if it was anything of note, but with Covid, that never happened. Then, I saw that Rick has some other issues taking up his time, so I thought I would simply post here. It does not appear to be any of the multi-denominational "biggies," S-7, 8, or 9, but it is heavily clashed. So, I thought I would ask the question. Is anyone aware of other known clashes, or is this just a generic clashed coin?
Thank you in advance. I post pics below, and I may be able to edit to add close-ups.
Sorry-I cannot seem to upload close-ups as it says file format not allowed. I'm thinking it's just a clash and perhaps even less valuable as such due to the weak strike. The 2012 auction description simply says:

"Prominent clash marks (as coined) within the wreath add further interest. The right borders are lightly struck."


Tom

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  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,430 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I see a line above the C of CENT, but need better pictures to tell anything.

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  • BenVBenV Posts: 69 ✭✭✭
    edited September 23, 2021 6:33PM

    It's really hard to tell from the pictures, but here's a good picture of where the clash marks would be on a obverse/reverse clashed flying eagle.


    More information can be found here: http://www.maddieclashes.com/denominational-overlays/

    Edit: I should mention, the most noticeable place I've seen clash marks on a flying eagle is to the upper left of the eagle on the obverse, there is a short line connecting the two wings that corresponds with the top of the leaf. I think I can see it on your coin.

  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,427 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Looks generic to me - not one of the biggies.

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I can see the clash line... and thanks to @BenV for the overlays.... Cheers, RickO

  • TPRCTPRC Posts: 3,806 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thank you, all and especially BenV. I agree, you cannot see much. I did download the auction pics and blew them up and one can see much more, but I was unable to post. I was unable to see any obverse clashing at all. It does look generic to me and from BenV's overlays, it looks close to the second pic, which would also explain the weak tail strike.
    Much appreciate the comments.

    Tom

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