1944 P mercury dime - die clash - leaf leaved variety, error - phenomenon.85

Purchased this coin off my favorite dealer a few weeks ago and on closer inspection noted it has distinctive clashed die details, particularly on the obverse, lesser so on reverse. Leaves can be seen at the forehead down past the nose and a branch runs into the chin. Defects also noted at base of neck to the RHS.
The error type is listed in David Lange's book however not so much in glowing terms (chapter 6).
Anyhow, would value any opinion as to scarcity / desirability.
Sincerely, Marty

 

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I really like clashed die coins but many don't care for them.
The clash needs to be really wild to bring much more than a normal coin.

 

This one of the best Mercury dime clash I have seen in a long time:-
if were graded MS65Fb it would be best if. Error coins are nice but hard to sell.

 

its not going to grade ms 65 its might grade au 58 did you check its weight???

 

I agree with DL's comment that clashes like this are common. Personally, I don't think your specimen would grade much better than AU50.

Chris

 

I know its Au at best from photos. but this is what I meant if was" MS-65Fb it still would be a hard coin to sell.as die clash error always are". One has find that 1 Error buyer.Who Wants a Clashed 1944 Mercury dime.but still a good keeper. my2c

 

I came across one like that on eBay a few days back, and almost posted it here. I normally have a hard time spotting clashes, but with the one I saw, it was an immediate "why is there a branch growing out of her face?"

 

Hi everyone, thanks for the messages thoughts. Re grade I would classify it as F/EF as there as signs of circulation. It is a bold strike so the detail is still very good. I don't have a scale calibrated that would discern weight however the coin looks completely genuine to me. I also listed this coin on Ebay but took it off due to the lack of views and my change of heart to retain. I didn't want to sell it for 99 cents!! Again appreciate al your opinions and thoughts.
Marty