Clipped 1969 Nickel - Man or Machine?

Man or machine clipped? Any thoughts? I can't seem to get a good focused pic of the side clipped area.

 

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Thats a tough one, a little bit looks real and a little man made. There appears to be a little disruption opposite the clip area. I would have to lean towards authentic, but better pics of the edge would help...

 

Try to get a few better pictures of the edge.
I'm no expert, but I think it looks authentic judging by the weakness across from the clip.

 

Blakesly effect must show.

 

That's an ugly one, but it does look real. A clearer picture of the obverse would help to confirm.

 

OK, here are several more pictures that I hope will be clearer.


Thanks for the help.

 

Looks real to me.

 

Looks authentic from here.