I couldn't find any grinding marks on this of any kind. Doesn't appear to be done with cutters either ! Searched here but still need help on this! http://www.error-ref.com/part-v-planchet-errors/
Excuse me if I'm wrong (I'm certainly no expert on errors) but aren't genuine clipped planchets supposed to have a curved clip as opposed to a straight clip. And can we see a picture of the side of the coin where the clip occurred. Thanks.
Not seeing the Blakesley, which isn't a 100% guarantee either way, but it would help your case. It's easy for anyone (not you someone else) to have just been bored and cut this with tin snips or some other tool. It could be real, show a photo of the edge where the clip is.
Thanks for looking at this. I have posted pics you asked for. They are the best I can get at this time.
If this was a clip would the indent part of the rim be plated copper and not exposed zinc? Asking the experts who would know the difference.
I'm no expert but if this were a grind job or anything of that nature wouldn't there be copper plating in the indent of the zinc ?
No that thin plating if it were ground would be gone. I am just wondering if in the clip if the rim is intact, or not.
Not sure if you have seen my recent pics of the edges of the coin but they might have the answer to your questions!
Yes the rim is intact. The depth of the cut on each side and the highpoint would also indicate this was caused by a punch. If I'm wrong here then I will succeed. I have read everything that I can on this and have found nothing that would say this is not but more to say it is.
No I saw it. I don't know if that exposed core would be there in the clip, or if the rim even though indented, is still plated. Your rim inside the indent is not intact at all.
