1847 Braided Hair Cent Possible Clipped Planchet? Opinion Please!

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ae802000 Valued Member United States 121 Posts	Posted 06/24/2022 12:25 pm this 1847 braided hair cent I was wondering if it has a clipped planchet or PMD? All opinions are appreciated It is not easy trying to get a picture to come out clear of the edge Report this Post to the Staff

Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5666 Posts	Posted 06/24/2022 1:04 pm It looks like a rim dent. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95517 Posts	Posted 06/24/2022 5:13 pm yep, I agree, but can't tell from any of the images if the metal is moved or raised by the 'dent' Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
ae802000 Valued Member United States 121 Posts	Posted 06/24/2022 5:24 pm It is not jagged on the edges. It doesn't appear to be moved I mean I could be wrong though. that's why I'm asking here. Let me try for another picture. Report this Post to the Staff
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 06/24/2022 6:14 pm I believe it isn't a clipped planchet. Perhaps someone took a file to it. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
ae802000 Valued Member United States 121 Posts	Posted 06/24/2022 8:29 pm Either way I think it is a cool coin. Better then the 1833 I have that seems like someone polished to make it shine. Report this Post to the Staff
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