Wheat Cent And Mercury Dime Possible Errors?

The first is post-strike damage. It took a hit and some surface medal was displaced.

The second appears to be a genuine clip though it is so worn, we may never be able to determine that for sure. Could you get some more close-ups of the area in question. The tapering of the design rim is correct but what I would be looking for is metal flow along the clip itself. It is impossible to have the Blakesley Effect without a clip, or pre-upset blank distortion.

Thanks so much for your help. I've already learned a bunch. Looks like I need to invest in a good macro camera, a nice big magnifying glass and alot of reading forum posts here at CCF.

From the aspects you have pointed out I'm leaning towards PMD because of how the edge ridges taper off. My guess is that the Blakesley Effect results in a quick transition from edge ridges to clip.

The dime looks like an incomplete planchet. Nice find. Although minor, on an older dime there should be a premium for your coin. Definite keeper!