Clashed Die or Die Clash

Definition: This mishap occurs when opposing dies collide with each other when a planchet fails to be fed into the striking chamber.  Most complete planchet misfeeds don’t result in clashed dies because dies normally don’t touch each other in the absence of a planchet.  The dies operate with a safety margin that can be referred to as minimum die clearance or minimum die distance.  These terms refer to the closest approach the dies make to each other in the absence of a planchet.  In order for dies to clash, the dies must have fallen out of adjustment so that their minimum clearance is zero (or less than zero).

KM# 1 CENT

4.54 g., Bronze Ruler: Victoria Obv: Laureate head left Obv. Legend: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA

REGINA. CANADA Rev: Denomination and date within beaded circle, chain of leaves surrounds

Rev. Legend: ONE CENT Edge: plain