1988 penny die clash

This would have been a beautiful coin if the front wouldn't been a beautiful coin if the obverse wasn't done on the concrete

 

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Bit of a studder in my description. But maybe you guys can understand what I meant

 

“It coulda been a contender.”

 

Where do you see the die clash?

 

You guys seriously don't see the obverse coming through the reverse

 

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

 

That's called.. Ghosting

Kevin provided the website with the information.

 

What he said

 

That’s not a die clash. It’s called ghosting. The outline of Abraham Lincoln appears upside down on the reverse side of the cent.

 

That's what we said a few posts back

 

I’m getting older you know.

 

I know...it's called ghosting

 

Ahhh. Ok
Thanks for the correction guys.

 

I'm still learning. What is the best way to tell a die clash from ghosting?

 

Experience.

Die clashes are raised areas and have distinct edges.

This coin has a die clash.

Z

 

Nice clash, yours?

 

Yes sir.