3 cent nickel die clash?

jamakin

Got this off ebay for $18 a few months back but never really paid much attention to it until now
The left side of the reverse starting at the bottom of the I and continuingup it looks like the outline of liberty's chin lips and nose.
on the right side you can make out the outline of the ribbons
Is this a die clash or am I just imaginging it?

STONE

Die Clash: Yes
Rare: NO (quite common on these)
Cool: Fo'Sho

robkool

These die clashes on 3 cent nickel, silver, as well as on the 5 cent shield nickels are very common...
I have a uncirculated 1874 shield nickel as an example, with heavy die clashes.

lordmarcovan

3cN's are probably the most common type for die clashes, at least in my experience.

However, though that doesn't command a huge premium, it's dramatic enough that it IS a positive aspect, and makes the coin more interesting, and therefore might fetch a small premium.

jamakin

THanks for the answers gents
Another quick question
this happens when they make a stike but forget to slip in the planchet or does something else occur?
And since we're at it what grade would you give this coin?

itsnotjustme

Welcome to one of the wonders of numismatics!

Prethen

$18! Good deal for that one.

Raybo

<< <i>$18! Good deal for that one. >>




I have to agree wih Prethen................very common.

I have no idea if you got a good deal.


Ray

NHSBaseball

At $18 I don't think you did badly. The die clashes are very common, but so pronounced that they have a coolness factor built in, IMO.

howards

<< <i>These die clashes on 3 cent nickel, silver, as well as on the 5 cent shield nickels are very common...
I have a uncirculated 1874 shield nickel as an example, with heavy die clashes. >>



Heavy die clashes on shield nickels are decidedly uncommon, enough so that I document them in my shield nickel reference.

I do not have your 1874 documented, and would love to borrow it for photography.