Incomplete Clip Question

Thanks for the reply but I was referring to an "incomplete" clip not a clip. I don't have the coin....I was just was asking the question.

I think Zimmy is referring to a clip that isn't missing the piece. The punch die didn't cut completely through the planchet and still retains the smaller piece

Zimmy, I would think this is possible especially with a light incomplete clip. I think it would take more pressure to form the groove on the female die side of the coil stock than on the punch side. So very light contact by the punch press could conceivably leave a light groove on the punch side with a minimal groove on the other side. This is just my guess from my manufacturing experience. Other possibilities are something was under the coil stock blocking contact with the female die or the punch and die heads were not properly aligned. It will be interesting to see if Mike jumps in and helps out with this question. I do have an incomplete clip I found roll hunting years ago. I don't remember what it looks like anymore but I think it is a typical example and not what you are asking about. I will try to find it this weekend and compare both sides.

I would also think that that could happen, but I think it might be tough to authenticate.

Was this at all a clad piece? If so, you may be able to use the edge to determine if the "arch" was applied to the planchet before it was struck. But then again, maybe the strike of the punching dies was so light, that it wouldn't even effect the clad layering of the edge.