Rick's example is a real anomaly, having coverage of so much of the diameter. Note how prominent the marks are, illustrating the violence of the clash. Collar clashes by definition have to assume that the die is off-center - it's the only way for die and collar to come into contact - so the theoretical maximum for collar clash coverage is less than 50% of the diameter (don't forget, the collar is of a greater diameter than the coin) and by that point much of the collar will be clashed into the fields, not the edge of the coin. As on Rick's coin. It would be a physical impossibility for a collar to clash nearly 50% of the circumference of the reverse, as on your coin, while remaining so close to the edge of the coin. Overlay one Peace Dollar onto another, and you'll see what I mean. Rick, that coin should be more famous than it is. I don't think a larger collar clash is even possible.
Dave, again, great info and it makes perfect sense. So, is this simply just a slight off center strike?
I think that's what I'm looking at here. And off-center (both dies) as opposed to misaligned die (one die). Note the same "condition" we're discussing exists on the obverse as well, on the same side of the die pair. They were both shifted the same direction. Don't know why but I'm getting an overwhelming sense of deja vu with this thread, right down to the exact images.
Don't know why but I'm getting an overwhelming sense of deja vu with this thread, right down to the exact images. [/QUOTE] If you come across a similar thread with the same images let me know.
If you come across a similar thread with the same images let me know. [/QUOTE] Knowing me, I probably said something different in it.
