This may be a tiny clip. There is even the slightest hint of a Blakesley Effect. Clip Diagnostics · Blakesley Effect (often absent in the case of large clips). · Metal Flow: Design elements bordering a clip often show metal flow. · Fadeout and taper of the design rim. · Reversal of cut-and-tear edge texture. Clad coins — a reversal in the asymmetrical exposure of the copper core. (Curved clips only). · Taken alone, none of these four diagnostics is foolproof as all are variable in their expression and presence. (Only 1 may be present). If none show then = post-strike damage or a strike clip. https://www.coinworld.com/news/precious-metals/how-to-identify-a-genuine-clip-coin--collectors--clearinghouse.html
Back in 2008 silver started to drop as people were selling everything to stay afloat. I started buying on eBay and after I won a bid, ask the seller if free shipping on addl items might apply. Then I’d go for the low end silver that shipping would have doubled the cost. Ended up getting a lot of stuff at $10-12 per oz Put the better looking ones in an album, sold a lot at $28 Didn’t look closely for about 7 yrs This clipper was then noticed Minor but visible
I looked several times and each time I wasn’t sure either but I think it is. It just had that look that only a clip can have.
