I bought this as what was described as a roughly 30% ragged Clip on a 10 cent type 1, 90 silver blank. However, the very end of the rim shows angled marks almost like it was made via a file. I have looked at several of my blanks and I'm not seeing this pattern on any of them for any denomination. Also, along some of those file marks you can also see what could be copper coming through. If it is a clad dime ragged clip, I'm okay because I got it super cheap. However someone told me that there was an article in Errorscope some years ago about a bunch of these that were either altered or counterfeited and flooded the market. However I don't see any bending or tool marks that would be needed to hold this blank to make that ripped and torn pattern for a ragged clip. I admit it. I am stumped. Anybody know anything about that article or this piece? I'm on my way to go get it scanned now and will post an update. ~Joe Cronin
Not sure if this is what you want: http://board.conecaonline.org/showt...chet-Error&s=b06fc7caef86c36e4b747f697369eb64
These type 1 silver dime blanks with straight or ragged end clips are counterfeits. They were made here in Southern Calif. around 1968-69. You'll see some slabbed by some services, but I make sure PCGS doesn't slab them. Not too many around who remember these from the late '60's.
Here are the results from the Fischerscope scan...Jack Hunt Coin Broker in Kenmore, NY loves when I bring stuff in to scan. They are great. 92% Silver 3.5% Copper 2.5% Tin??? Were these counterfeit planchet strips? Wonder how they faked a ragged clip.
I was really curious when you first posted this before Fred. I was toying with making errors a few years ago just to understand the ones that looked duplicatible. A heavy spring loaded device can create a ragged clip. You'd have to experiment on load, speed, shape, etc But by having on flat side that was sanded it allows someone to fudge it after clipping it. It's like when I was searching for what makes a safe "good". I researched how to break into safes. ie, to give you a head start. Use a hardened steel flat square anvil, use a annular drill ( a good one, not the cheap ones) to cut out a hole the exact size of the "coin" but on the edge to create the strike zone. sandwich it which will prevent deformation of even the round edge. Then the striking force, etc is what you have to work on.
Joe, I don't know exactly how they were made, but if the silver planchet strip was manufactured for these silver dimes, there could easily be a ragged end, similar to ragged end strips in that era.
Also if you make small ingots and don't anneal them from time to time as you roll them they work harden and start splitting and cracking. This can give you the raw rough edges needed for punching out "ragged clip" blanks.
