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Coop has a great photo that explains clipped planchets. I'll see if I can find it.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but clipped planchets will have a straight line or very close to straight. They won't be a jagged break like this example because it's actually that the planchet was cut at the edge of a sheet. Am I remembering that right?
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Alright, I almost got lost in Coopapedia, but I made it back with that image for you and some more information. This is the straight clip I was thinking of  What I learned more about is the curved clipped planchets I mentioned as "very close to straight." Those happen when a cut is made in the sheet that overlaps a previous cut (think about punching holes in paper and not moving enough for a full circle on the next one). Edited by IsThisAnything
02/27/2021 09:43 am
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Thank You! I read that also. Most clips have a smooth edge. Okay - back to the hunt!
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Of course and welcome! This is best place to learn about your coins!
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but clipped planchets will have a straight line or very close to straight. They won't be a jagged break like this example because it's actually that the planchet was cut at the edge of a sheet. Am I remembering that right? OK, correcting once again: coins can also have "Ragged clips". Please read for more information......... http://www.error-ref.com/ragged-clips/With this said - your coin is NOT a ragged clip - just damage. |
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Oh thank you! I knew I was venturing out on that one, so I appreciate you taking the time to teach me something new!
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The real clue for telling if it is a mint error or not is look at the area. If you see zinc, then it happened after the strike. If it show plating the same color as the coin, then it is a real deal.  Real error, or faked? Take a look at the images of this coin. You will remember this clue when you run into this again.Edited by coop
02/27/2021 4:27 pm
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I'm so glad I dropped in on this thread! I've learned so much about clipped planchets!
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Dr. coop is the oracle of this forum.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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no mint error, just simply "post mint damage."  to the CCF! 
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When I first seen this I instantly thought "lamination problem" I have one very similar to this but only on one side (reverse is fine)
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This is all great, thank you both!
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Posted 02/27/2021 09:22 am
Uncirculated American Silver Eagles 
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