Die Subsidence; Subcategory: (e.g.,
1924-S “goiter neck cent”)
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Definition: Die subsidence is a form of plastic deformation that results in a portion of the die face sinking in. The term “subsidence” is derived from geology. It means a sinking land surface. A synonym for die subsidence error is “sunken die error”. The coin itself will show a bulge on one face. The opposite face may or may not show weakness in the design. It rather depends on how deeply the die face recedes. |
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One of the best-known and most readily available die subsidence errors is the |
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