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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;huntsman53, post: 501192, member: 1242&quot;]This is a great topic that can get everyone thinking what constitutes an Error, a Variety and a Die State! IMHO, a Die Clash is an Error that can become a Variety. Technically, a Die Clash is caused by an error in the feeding process in which no planchet is fed into the striking chamber, thus allowing the Dies to slam into each other. It is also an error in that the Mint employee did not catch this when it happened and immediately retire the Dies for repair or disposal. As this process continues (no planchet is fed in the striking chamber allowing the Dies to slam into each other) many times during the use and life of the Dies, the Dies can become severely clashed with significant details and lettering visible on struck coins, then this usually constitutes a Variety. There are many examples of severe Die Clashing that have been given Variety designations and the most common are Morgan and Peace Dollar VAM&#039;s. As to Die State, a Die Clash is not a Die State but can usually be pinpointed to have occurred at a specific time in the life (Die State) of a Die and is sometimes used as Die Markers for other Varieties.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Frank[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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