His Majesty's Royal die clash?

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  1. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Looks like a big ol' die clash on this 1919 British penny. Anyone have any better ideas?
     

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    Ardatirion, Apr 17, 2008
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Not me.
     
    GDJMSP, Apr 17, 2008
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  4. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    i thought you were calling me "his majesty" and is aid what gives lol whats the other side of the coin look like if its the baldy king then we are definitely seeing a die clash baldy=edward the 7th
     
    spock1k, Apr 17, 2008
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  5. eddyk

    eddyk New-mismatist

    Comparing what you have with his portait on a half penny, I'm pretty sure it is a die clash.

    cool
     
    eddyk, Apr 18, 2008
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  6. DCH

    DCH Member

    Not a clash. This is called 'ghosting' and is very common on these coins. It's caused by the high relief of the bust and poor metal flow during the strike.
     
    DCH, Apr 18, 2008
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  7. eddyk

    eddyk New-mismatist

    I can see why it's called 'Ghosting'.
     
    eddyk, Apr 19, 2008
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  8. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson


    Ah-ha! That was it. Thanks. I seemed to recall hearing about this before.
     
    Ardatirion, Apr 19, 2008
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