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justcollecting
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In general does significant die clashes add value to a coin. I have an 1862 half dime that has pretty significant clashes.
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Generally, no. There are always exceptions.
Lance.
For moderns, yes. For many classics, no.
1870 5C FS-301 for instance.
or 1880 1C FS-101 (also has a DDO)
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Thanks for the respone
Neither of those is your typical die clash by any means. IMO die clashed classics aren't collected because they have a die clash, in general they are collected because it's another identifiable variety. And a die clash is only a means for identifying that variety. However there are some classic die clashes that are so dramatic, or odd (like the two listed) that they become desirable in their own right.
Whereas with die clashed moderns, they are collected solely because they possess that die clash.
I know I'm cutting hairs, but that's how I think of it
On Capped Bust Halfs I think that die clashes often times add a very aesthetic value to the coin. Money wise, I don't know and don't particularly care. I just like 'em!
Here's one of my modern and from Single Squeeze Hubbing, it's quit amazing .
Nice pickup on that quarter @stash... Not so visible in the full pictures, but real clear in your magnified pictures. Cheers, RickO
In general, for most collectors seeking a nice example of a type coin, or even an example of a specific date, die clashes would detract from the overall appearance of the coin, and not present the best example of the engraver's art. But for specialists in a series, die clashing may present important information about the life of specific dies, and therefore may be sought after.
Your specific 1862 half dime (sight unseen) sounds like one of the more common examples in the Liberty Seated half dime series, and therefore would not add any premium to its value. But there are others in the Liberty Seated half dime series that would be of considerable value to a limited number of specialists. No broad, general statement can be made about the value added for die clashes. Your question can only be answered on a case by case basis.
Sometimes clashes add value, sometimes they don't. It all depends on collector demand. Franklin half "Bugs Bunny" clashes usually have a premium, even though they're pretty weak as clashes go. Morgan clashes have to be very strong or transfer the E from LIBERTY to the reverse before most collectors care. I imagine that modern clashes also have to be quote strong.
The quarter above is pretty cool. An album of ATB quarters, all clashed, would be pretty interesting.
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Most of the time a key date with clashed dies will will diminish the
value.
Thanks for the insight guys, So in general there is not much of a premium for clashes but there are exception to every rule. By the way I was mistaken on the date it is actually an 1854 and not the 1862.
Thanks for the insight guys. So in general there is not much of a premium on clashes but there are exceptions to every rule. I was mistaken on the date. Its actually an 1854 and not 1862. Another of the more common dates.
I had a link to a website that specialized in dimes or half dimes but after a system crash I lost all my bookmarks. Any help would be appreciated.