I posted this on another thread but didn't get any replies so I'm hoping this forum can help me out.. I was searching thru some Canadian coins that I've had for some time and came across this 1948 5 cent piece with multiple die clashes. I became curious and looked it up online but wasn't able to find much info on it. Yet I did find pictures of the clashes at: http://www.coinsandcanada.com/coins-prices.php?coin=5-cents-1948&years=5-cents-1937-1952 . This coin doesn't just have one or two but 4 clash marks in all in the exact same areas as on the pictures of the web site. In order to view the pictures just look under More errors and varieties on the page. The clashes look exactly like the ones in the pictures with the naked eye. The error #'s are 1345 and 908. However, there is also another die clash, above left of the X at the point, that I have been unable to find a number or information on. I've uploaded pictures even though it's a little hard to see the clash marks but I've only got a scanner at the moment. And even though it's hard to see the marks and luster the coin looks to be at least Almost Uncirculated condition in my opinion but I am not familiar with Canadian coins. What I would like to know for those that are familiar with these is how rare is something such as these with multiple clash marks, what do you think the value would be and what is your opinion on the grade of the coin? I've noticed that the value jumps up very high the greater the grade. Maybe this one is worth sending in? Let me know what you think please. Thanks!
Clash marks are actually very typical. So much so that it would be an enormous undertaking to try and compile a list of all know die clashes. There is a site for clashes of US coins that covers more unique varieties of clashes such as misaligned clashes. www.maddieclashes.com. Usually die clashes, unless extreme, carry very little premium beyond a couple of bucks.
Clash marks on George VI 5-cents are actually quite common, and some can be quite strong. Multiple clash marks really don't garner much of a premium, however, strong clash marks can...
