Error, or post-Mint damage?

ndgoflo

Hi all, I was just taking a look at some pocket change and I came across this Connecticut quarter (P mint). It doesn't appear to be post mint damage to me, but what do I know? At first, I thought the die was "crumbling" around the perimeter, but wouldn't that be raised on the coin instead of incuse? Any insight is greatly appreciated.

cmerlo1

Looks like it lines up with the reeding...might be a collar clash.

GoldenEyeNumismatics

Collar clash, IMO

gonzer

I concur.

ndgoflo

Thanks for the quick replies. I haven't heard of a collar clash before, could someone please explain how that occurs and what if any value is attached. Thanks again.

tahoe98

fred weinberg might be looking..........he certainly can tell ya!

cmerlo1

Not sure about value, but a collar clash occurs when the very outside rim of a die comes in contact with the edge of the collar, causing an imprint of the reeding from the collar to be transferred to the die...

ndgoflo

<< <i>Not sure about value, but a collar clash occurs when the very outside rim of a die comes in contact with the edge of the collar, causing an imprint of the reeding from the collar to be transferred to the die... >>



Well, I guess the old saying "You learn something new everyday" holds water. This is the first coin I've seen like this, and I have never heard of a collar clash in my ten years of collecting. Many thanks.