1974-D Atypical Die Clash ADC-1C-1974D-01SD

Description

Atypical die clashes produce transfer patterns that don't match the standard mirror-image layout of a typical clash because the dies contact each other at an unusual angle or with lateral displacement. ADC-1C-1974D-01SD documents such an event on the 1974-D Lincoln Memorial Cent, with the "SD" suffix in the catalog number indicating a specific subcategory within the atypical clash classification. Cataloged by MadDieClashes, this Denver Mint variety preserves evidence of a misaligned die contact event during the production run. The Lincoln Memorial reverse design (1959–2008) features Frank Gasparro's architectural rendering of the Memorial, including the seated Lincoln statue visible through the central columns — elements that produce recognizable but distorted transfer patterns when clash marks appear at atypical angles. Atypical clashes require more careful examination than their typical counterparts because the transferred design elements may not appear in expected locations or orientations.

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