Clipped Nickel - Need Help

Found this in circulation, but I am not real familiar with clipped coins. I know about the Blakesley effect, but only see it above Jefferson's head (that I can tell). I do see some fade out and taper of the rim. Opinions?
Thanks!

 

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To me it looks grinded down. You can see the scrapes in the side. But wait for the experts.

 

I don't think that this is a clipped planchet, just a grind down.

 

I think you are getting good enough at this @Shrews1994

 

Coin mutilation

 

Double or Triple curved clips would be more curvy.. I say no to clipped.

 

The edge of a clipped coin will almost always have an edge that is called a "cut and tear". It is a good marker to look for when there is a question about being a clipped planchet. This is also the diagnostic for identifying a Type 1 Blank. This effect is not seen on regular coins due to the upset mill and the coin press collar.

 

Agree 100% with Alurid et al

 

Thanks for all the help

 

I would like to give a presentation on detecting genuine clipped coins to my coin club. Can someone give me a reference site where I can borrow the photos?

 

There are good photos and info on Error-ref, but not sure about the use of their photo policy. I've also found a couple other sites doing my own research.

http://www.error-ref.com/multiple-clips-and-combination-clips/
http://www.error-ref.com/blanking-and-cutting-errors/
http://www.triton.vg/StraightClip.html
https://www.australian-coins.com/error-coins/how-to-determine-if-a-clipped-planchet-error-is-real/

 

Appears some bored kid rubbed it on concrete in three places.

 

Maybe a file job

 

Thanks dchjr. I will check out those sites and borrow the appropriate photos. Since it will be a one time thing to a single group of maybe 20 people, I don't think anyone will mind if I use their pictures.