1970 S LD LMC - Clipped Planchet

Found this 1970 S LD LMC with what appears to be a clipped planchet. However, I am not convinced it is one. The side view picture shows there to be a point in the middle where the "clip" peaks. I would think the creation of a planchet is done using a punching type machine, which would create an even cut throughout the metal. Sorry if my terminology is off/wrong but I believe you get my point/thought.








Is this a PMD by attempting to fake a clipped planchet?

~Rob

 

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Wonder if you have a photo of the whole coin. Most clipped planchets show a "Blakesley Effect" on the other side.

 

Directly opposite the apex of the curve you have thickening of the rim,the Blakesley Effect, normally a clarification of an incomplete planchet. Does another cent fit exactly in the curve?

 

Looks like an incomplete planchet. You can see a slight Blakesley effect under the N in CENT

 

What you show is a perfectly normal looking incomplete planchet cent.

I see the blakesley effect very clearly especially on the reverse rim. The strike on the reverse lettering and rim near the clip look right.

As for the side view, it is a punch machine that punches planchets out. It has a sheared look, as you show.

 

I can take a full coin picture but will be with my phone so not the best... It is why I take the opposite field of the coin on the same side when I use my USB camera.

~Rob

 

Here is a picture:

 

Agree phone photos are not the best. On the other hand, I believe your coin is a clipped planchet. The area below "CEN" in your third photo does show some Blakesley effect.

 

You can se some blakesly effect on the reverse between CEN along the rim.
Looks legit to me.

 

Okay... Then I will forego a phone picture. My phone is not known, nor bought for picture taking. I will add this coin to my collection and put it under plastic.

~Rob

 

Thanks Furry.

~Rob

 

Thanks, everyone for your responses.

~Rob

 

I just notice your coin is a "S" mint. Nice!

 

I agree , struck on a curved clip planchet, to 5 percent .

 

My grandfather had lots of S mint coins since he lived in Sacramento...

~Rob

 

Thanks Sensible.

~Rob