OK, I Get Die Clashing, But What About This?

[coinsbygary]

I just recently bought this half-dime for my 7070 type set. Though it is graded MS-62 the coin is not particularly attractive. This coin also has a semi-PL surface which makes it especially difficult to photograph.

 

However, the main reason I bought the coin other than for my type set is for the interesting die clash marks it displays. Half dimes are notorious for clashing, but this coin has what appears to be a tripling of the reverse bow around Liberty's head.

 

There are also some interesting clash marks on the reverse. Can someone explain to me how this type of clashing occurs? Thanks.

 

 

[messydesk]

The dies' alignment changes slightly between (and perhaps because of) each clash. You can also see the bottom edge of the rock at least doubled on the upper reverse.

[Conder101]

Yep, simple answer is the dies clashed multiple times and the clashes were not exactly aligned.