1965 25c clash marks in recessed areas

[fugnchill]

Hi All,

This isn't anything big but was wondering if this is common. I've seen tons of details on coins from clashed dies and the details are always in the fields. Since the raised features on a coin come from a recessed area on the dies, How are these clash marks showing only in the raised area on the coin? There are some filing marks in the fields but not as strong as I would expect.

Quick note: The overlay picture shows the highlighted areas that are showing on the coin, the solid line is a raised feature from the area between the neck and ponytail. I could not get a picture of the clash marks with my equipment but you can see the chin portion at least.

Question simplified: How does a recessed area of one die make contact within the recessed area of the other die?

Thank you for your advice,
Lestrrr

[diamond]

I don't really see the clash marks in the photo on the left. The quality is rather poor. Nevertheless, I accept the accuracy of your observation. Clash marks usually appear, and are generally strongest, in the field. But they can appear on shallow portions of the design. The corresponding areas of the die are only slightly recessed and they are therefore vulnerable to damage.

[fugnchill]

Very good. Thank you Mike,

Good to know that it can happen but just not as frequent as in the field.

Lestrrr