I've had this 1886 clamshell Indian cent for a number of years but just finally had it photographed. I never sent it to be graded, though I believe it to be MS64 RB, because you wouldn't be able to see the clamshell (split planchet) one it got into a holder. However, with the new NGC true view holders, I may go ahead and get it slabbed. I have seen other clamshell coins, mostly Lincolns since I only deal in copper, but none on this high grade of a coin. When I bought this 1886, I bought it because it was such a nice 1886 and had no idea the planchet was split since it was in a 2x2 holder. But when I went to reholder it, that's when I noticed the neat clamshell. Once I saw the planchet was split, I noticed you could just see the planchet bend on the reverse of the coin. Any way, it's one of my very favorite coins in my set and thought I'd share it with you since I finally have good pictures of it (and yes, that's a tiny piece of lint on one of the photos).
Another great indian! One thought though, wouldn't one of the truview prongs go right where the split is?
LOL! I know, but I just found a fantastic photographer who is doing such a wonderful job photographing my coins for sale, that I finally decided to have my private coins photographed. And also, I didn't have as much of a reason to photograph my coins until I became a "blogger" (gee, that sounds like a new video game doesn't it). It is fun sharing these with others who appreciate them too.
mark you are very high on my list of "buddy pass" ct'ers excuse me folks, my shift key is broken i need to get you to a major show with rick and charmy, then on to the poker table after the show. great people, great fun. more stories than you can shake a stick at.
Charmy, You're killing me here! You're posting all these wonderful IHCs' and I'm just awed at the coins you have presented to us on CoinTalk. Don't stop, whatever you do. What a great resource for Indian Head Cents. Bruce
Thanks Boss. I've kept them hidden for a long time, but thanks to Todd's wonderful photography, I decided to share them. I'll be posting a few more soon.
An interesting thing about split planchets is if you "roll" them on your desktop, the ring doesn't sound right. I have a 1785 M3.5-B Connecticut that has a split planchet: When it came in, I rolled it to check for proper ring and when it was very dull sounding, I started looking at the edge and that's when I noticed the split planchet. Planchet flaws are common on the colonial coppers but I've never seen a small cent with a split planchet. :thumb: Ribbit
