2021-p nickel

[tforehan742]

Hi Everyone, I think I may have posted this question in the wrong section (under images). I have a 2021-p nickel with a die clash. Is this a common error for this year?

[MintErrors]

Clashes normally only happen when the mint workers are setting up a machine to start striking coins with the working dies. Some machines have built in tolerances to keep the dies from striking each other. If the coin shows a good looking die clash, cool. Please note that there are other types of stikes out there that can look like clashes, but are not....

https://www.error-ref.com/progressive-indirect-design-transfer/

People here are willing to look over your coin, but we need photos.
You may see an icon, in the BLUE bar just above your post, the the far left that looks like a camera. That toggles an area just below your post. at the bottom left below your post is an UPLOAD attachments button which can guide you to post photos. One they are uploaded, you click some where on the post area, and then click on the photo and size you would like to add to the post.

The Max width I recommend it being no wider than 800 pixels, its about wide as this page.

In order to post pictures here, they need to be under 2MB per photo. These can be JPEG photos which seem to be the type that has the smallest size and can be pretty large in size.

This forum allows up to 8 photos per post. You can add a reply under your post and add more if needed.

I highly suggest cropping any photo and removing as much unneeded background as possible.

It is better to have a smaller photo that is super focused than a close one and blurry. Photography can be tricky. I have a few articles in my signature which may help with photographing coins.

[occnumis2021]

Clashes normally only happen when the mint workers are setting up a machine to start striking coins with the working dies. Some machines have built in tolerances to keep the dies from striking each other. If the coin shows a good looking die clash, cool. Please note that there are other types of stikes out there that can look like clashes, but are not....

interesting. i've usually thought a lot happened during striking but now you say that, it makes sense. ESPECIALLY given how many tilted, o/c, etc clashes i've seen that wouldn't make much sense during a coin run. nice.

[tforehan742]

[MintErrors]

The area under MONTICELLO looks like a clash to me. Great find.
I do not know if anyone else reported this yet.

There is a web site, maddieclashes.com might be the best place to research. They do have a contact form and you can send them a message.

Here is a link to their website
https://www.maddieclashes.com/atypical-die-clashes/

[tforehan742]

Thanks so much Gary. I didn't see this clash listed. Would this be considered a typical or atypical?

[tforehan742]

Gary, I went on their site and submitted a message. Thanks for the link.

[MintErrors]

That is a good question !

I don't know, the website mentions that the difference between the two is very subjective. I suggest seeing if any are listed in each section for that year. . If none are for that year, they can probably offer help to list it on their website.

[tforehan742]

Thanks Gary, I didn't see any clashes listed for nickels for this year in either the atypical or typical. I have messaged, just waiting for a response. Thank you again

[tforehan742]

There is a web site, maddieclashes.com might be the best place to research. They do have a contact form and you can send them a message.

Here is a link to their website
https://www.maddieclashes.com/atypical-die-clashes/[/QUOTE]

Hi Gary, Do you know how long it usually takes for them to respond? I haven't heard anything, not trying to rush them, just not sure if it is common for it to take a while?

[tforehan742]

Is there another site I could possibly go to research this?

[MintErrors]

I personally don't know of another good clash site, especially when it comes to submitting a coin for inclusion and documenting the clash.

Brian's varieties might have a few clashes, but honestly, maddieclashes is probably the best bet.

[tforehan742]

Thanks Gary, I will just wait then

[MintErrors]

https://www2.briansvarietycoins.com/

That is Brian's site, there are a few errors on there.