| Off-Center Clashed Die, Double Die Indian Cent!
I posted this coin on another forum but am so jazzed about this coin, I wanted to share it here too! I just got photos back of some new purchases for my personal collection (from Todd at bluccphotos.com of course!) - this is one I'm especially thrilled to own. I bought it in the B&M auction, and here's Rick Snow's write up about how it got the clash:
1880 Indian Cent. Snow-1, FS-101 (FS-009.41). Doubled Die Obverse, Off-Center Clashed Die Reverse. MS-65 BN (PCGS). Eagle Eye Photo Seal.
This is one of the most intriguing varieties known to collectors irrespective of denomination or type. There are clashmarks on the reverse from the obverse die, but instead of being emplaced in the corresponding area they are widely off center. Such is the position of the clashmarks, in fact, that the letters ICA in AMERICA and the surrounding denticles are clearly visible sweeping down through the reverse field between the right wreath and the shield to the letters NE in ONE. One theory as to the cause of this off-center clash is a quick hardness test by the die maker. By smacking the soft die with another die, the impression left would show whether the die was soft enough to accept a digit punch.
The coin itself is fully struck with beautiful glossy-brown surfaces. It has incredible eye appeal as well. The PCGS insert denotes the variety and attribution.
PCGS Population: just 2 in MS-65 BN, and none are finer regardless of color designation.
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