1857 flying eagle cent

Again an easy identification but grade?

Many thanks

Allan

 

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Fun variety. It is called an S-9 clash die coin. The obverse die of the cent was clashed with the die from the 50 cent piece.
I would grade it XF. Nice coin.

 

Thanks Larry , Clash Coin? have no come across that before, it happen a lot ?

 

1857 was a crazy year for clashes. The cent dies were also clashed with the quarter and the $20 gold piece dies. All are popular with FE cent collectors. You will find all of them listed in the CHERRYPICKERS GUIDE.

 

A die clash occurs when the two dies hit together without a blank in between. The highest parts of the die leave an impression on the other die. Look above the eagle's front wing and you can see the impression.

 

Yes I see now, many thanks

 

Nice die clash, which is common for this year and variety.

 

This one was clashed with the $20 gold piece die. The second one was clashed with the quarter die.