Kennedy 40% Silver, 50% Clamshell error

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by JCro57, Apr 13, 2019.

  1. JCro57

    JCro57 Making Errors Great Again

    At first I thought it was forced off. No tool marks, scratches, or gripping devices anywhere on the edges, rims, or the surfaces. There are striations on the inner areas on both the layer and the core, but not scratches.

    This is a nice addition to my error collection. Enjoy!

    ~Joe C.

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  3. Dougmeister

    Dougmeister Well-Known Member

    Nice error!

    :)

    I love clamshells.
     
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  4. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Nice one..

    I have a Quarter Clamshell. It's separated on the bottom left side.
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  5. Heavymetal

    Heavymetal Supporter! Supporter

    Silver on the half shell. Love it
     
  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Great error but how did you pry it apart without damaging it? :)
     
  7. happy_collector

    happy_collector Well-Known Member

    Interesting clamshell, @paddyman98. I was thinking they generally happen to silver coins. Seems like also happen to clad quarters as well.
     
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  8. happy_collector

    happy_collector Well-Known Member

    Nice error, @JCro57. Do you think these clamshells looked like that (a bit pry up) when they came out from the Mint? Or the dealers pry them up a bit before selling? Just curious.
     
  9. JCro57

    JCro57 Making Errors Great Again

    I didn't pry it. Impurities in the metal prevents it from bonding.
     
  10. JCro57

    JCro57 Making Errors Great Again

    I am sure both cases occurred
     
  11. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    I know, I was making a joke. I used the smiley. :)
     
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  12. JCro57

    JCro57 Making Errors Great Again

    Oh, I knew you were when i read it
     
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