1920-S Typical Die Clash TDC-25C-1920S-01

Description

Cataloged by MadDieClashes as TDC-25c-1920S-01, this 1920 San Francisco Standing Liberty quarter exhibits a typical die clash pattern characteristic of the denomination's design. On the obverse, the letter E and a partial L from the reverse legend are visible on either side of Liberty's lower right leg, transferred when the dies struck each other without an intervening planchet. The end of the eagle's bill from the reverse can also be seen in the field next to Liberty's shield. Images documenting this variety are courtesy of Ken Potter, and the coin resides in the collection of Robert H. Knauss, who reported it on July 10, 2004, as VCR#1. The reverse die shows heavy abrading, indicating the Mint attempted to remove the clashed obverse impressions through polishing. Standing Liberty quarters, with their high relief design and exposed surfaces, were particularly susceptible to die clashing. The combination of identifiable transferred elements on the obverse with evidence of intentional die repair on the reverse documents both the clash event itself and the Mint's response to the production anomaly.

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