| Author |
 Replies: 8 / Views: 1,758 |
|
|
Valued Member
United States
160 Posts |
I was scanning and listing my new penny acquisitions when I came across this 1944 penny with what appears to be a flat area on both sides of the coin. If this were a US cent, I would almost think it to be a clipped planchet. Does this look like something done in the minting process or just post mint damage.  I hope to soon have a few books on the penny series and how to grade them. I also need to know more about the Australian minting process, I'm looking forward to the task. Thanks for looking, |
|
|
|
Valued Member
United States
161 Posts |
Are those two areas opposite each other on the coin?
|
|
Bedrock of the Community
United States
14454 Posts |
if it wasn't on both sides I would think it was some sort of strike through but since it is on both sides like it is you may be correct about a small clip in the planchet
|
|
Valued Member
 United States
160 Posts |
The flattened areas are opposite each other, sure looks to be some kind of clip.
|
|
Valued Member
Australia
414 Posts |
It looks like a minting error to me but it is hard to tell without seeing the actual coin. Does the flat/error part of the coin reach any of the other features of the coin? i.e. the kangaroo paw or the star etc?
|
|
Valued Member
United States
160 Posts |
Hello b_j_w_79, Thanks for looking, here is another pic. This seems to show a little more detail.  |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1840 Posts |
Is there a weakness in the strike opposite the clip (i.e. on the 10 o'clock of the obverse and 2 o'clock of the reverse)? If so I would say that this is a definite planchet error.
Edited by snowman
10/10/2007 7:56 pm
|
|
Valued Member
United States
160 Posts |
Yes there is a weakness on both sides opposite the clip area, the "Blakesley effect". I wasn't sure if the process would be the same on the Australian penny as it is on US coins. I still have a lot to learn about the Australian minting process, and methods of quality control. Well it looks like I have my first penny clip, thanks for all of the help . Later, |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4589 Posts |
Interesting piece Thank you for sharing. I wonder if it was a weak re-engraved die( because of War time) coinage appears to lack during these periods
|
| |
Replies: 8 / Views: 1,758 |
|
Posted 10/01/2007 8:39 pm
