1984 Lincoln Cent - Die Clash

[cjeffares]

Is this a die clash error ??

[MintErrors]

A die clash is typically an obverse and reverse die striking each other some how. When that happens, some of the image of the obverse die is placed on the reverse die, and some of the reverse image gets placed on the obverse die. Then when these dies start pressing planchets into coins, you may be able to see the clash on one or both sides of the coin. Here is an example;

TDC-1c-1984-01 : Mad Die Clashes

TDC-1c-1984-02 : Mad Die Clashes

The coin looks circulated. I cannot tell from the photos what that circular pattern around the rim is. the zinc cents in the early years suffered from the presses striking the planchets really hard and by doing so, the strike would simply break through the copper plating. That kind of looks like what is goin on here, but I am not certain. Let others chime in and let's see what they have to say.

[jcuve]

The coin has some light damage from circulation. Here is a clash

1984clasha.jpg