1968-S 50c/25c Proof Set DCAM(?) Ragged Clip Error?

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SteveGraves New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 07/08/2023 12:10 am Hello again everyone, I have a 1968 mint proof set and I believe two of the coins (50C and 25C) are cameo or possibly deep cameo. The set is in its original packaging from the mint but I noticed what may be ragged clip error on the Kennedy, just above the "I" in LIBERTY.. No idea if that deems the coin worthless or more valuable but I would like to hear some opinions on it. Here are some pictures I took with my iPhone 14 promax. I have a microscope but can't figure out how to get the SD card to work yet so this is the best I can do for now. The plastic casing has scratches and scuffing but the coins themselves are very clean. Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 98564 Posts	Posted 07/08/2023 12:16 am Quote: I have a microscope but can't figure out how to get the SD card to work yet so this is the best I can do for now. Do you have a PC or Laptop? If so, connect your scope to it via a USB cord, then use the windows Camera App to view it on your monitor, then you can save it to the drive that way. But onthe Kennedy - I don't think it is a clip, it look like damage to me - possibly when it was getting packaged. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 75233 Posts	Posted 07/08/2023 12:20 am Looks like damage on the rim. Not a Ragged Clip. https://www.error-ref.com/ragged-clips/ Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
SteveGraves New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 07/08/2023 12:24 am I was trying to do that but I run a different camera on this laptop and I can't figure out how to switch it over to the microscope. I will try and figure it out. My original thought was PMD but when I zoomed in there was somewhat uniform grooving as if it were machine made but I am just not experienced enough to make that call. Here is a little more zoomed in picture from my phone. Report this Post to the Staff
SteveGraves New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 07/08/2023 12:28 am So does that type of damage devalue the coin greatly? Sad because it's such a beautiful coin besides that rim. Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6602 Posts	Posted 07/08/2023 01:25 am While you are looking at the coins with a microscope, check the nickel, too. The 1968-S proof nickel has a DDO version (NGC, Wexler), although I could not find a price estimate. The S/S repunched mint mark sells for ridiculous money. PR63 $50, PR65 $120, PR67 $550. https://www.ngccoin.com/variety-plu...s-1938-date/ https://www.PCGS.com/coinfacts/coin...01-038/38564 Set the type selector to PF, filter the year by 1968. Good hunting! =) Report this Post to the Staff
SteveGraves New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 07/08/2023 02:41 am Didn't see anything interesting on the Nickel. I did figure out how to use the camera on my computer though. Here is a picture from the microscope of the rim damage. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15564 Posts	Posted 07/08/2023 05:24 am to the CCF Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 98564 Posts	Posted 07/08/2023 07:09 am It is not a ragged clip - it looks like a piece of the rim broke off to me. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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