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I think it is not the real deal. The reverse rim edges don't look correct. It looks like the edge was cut with a saber saw? On a straight clip, the metal that is on the edge of the material is what is showing on that type of error. The obverse images of the motto area are not much help. There should be a very weak rim 180 degrees from the affected area.   I'm not seeing that either. On your coin is it showing strong. During the setup process this area should be very weak as the the missing metal would not make a proto rim on that area. Your coin is showing a normal rim in that area. So from the images provided, it makes it had to tell for sure. So keep the coin for now. When you are able to get better images, I would be glad to look at it again. |
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Coop, does the 1st picture show the Blakesely effect? That rim opposite the clip sure looks weak.  |
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I don't see it, but the pics aren't very sharp.  to the CCF! |
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I didn't see it first time either - had to look a few times, but the rim and maybe even part of Abe's lapel seems weak.
Agreed, better pictures will provide a more accurate answer.
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Thank you for all of your replies!! I will research how to take better photos:) the side opposite of the clip is flat :( Does that mean it's no good?
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Lets just say it's a good sign.
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Ok, I took it out in natural light, hopefully these are better pics.   |
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So would this blakley effect give the penny value ( if it is really that? )
Again, thank you all for your expertise:)
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Bedrock of the Community
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It makes the difference between real or fake. That image is a lot better. Now if I could see a close up of the clipped area. That would also help. Note the edges of the first image. That area should look like that.
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02/28/2018 6:10 pm
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Thanks for the extra images. I feel this is now an incomplete planchet. (straight clip) I see three good indicators of being the real thing. The ends of the clip is correct on three of the 4 areas.
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Posted 02/28/2018 1:17 pm
I agree with Mark, noticed the same. Blakesly effect is a weakness of strike 180 degrees from any kind of clip. It shows as a flattened rim as in Coop's first example. I see that on OPs blurry pix. I'd say real, but does look "home-made"...a smart garage imp will smash the opposite rim
