Unfortunately, I don't think it is a clip. First, note that the arc of the clip doesn't coincide with the perimeter of the coin. Also, the edge in your third photo appears to bulge slightly like it was cut with a hand tool of some sort. If it was a blank cut from the sheet of metal, there wouldn't be a bulge. Chris
But I bought it from a professional coin dealer I dosent bulge but I agree I took a bad phot of it and I believe it is called a curved clip
I don't see any weakness that I would expect to see near the clip or on the opposite side, the blakesley effect. It looks like it was done after the fact.
I think the dealer was either mistaken or he took advantage of you. If you still disagree, try placing another quarter into the arc. It's my guess that you will be able to see a gap in the center of the arc because it doesn't fit correctly. Chris
Agreed! The arc of the "clip" should match exactly the arc of the rest of the coin. It is plainly visible in your photo that those arcs will not match. An honest coin dealer would happily refund your money.
The curve of the quarter will not match the arc of the clip, and you will be able to see a gap (space) between them. Chris
I see nothing in the pics to lead me to believe it is a legitimate clip, sorry. Read this link as well as the expanded diagnosis link within http://www.error-ref.com/_curved_clips_/
Agree with everyone. It's too clean of a cut. No Blakesley, no rim tapering toward the clip, no devices tapering toward the clip, no belly line/breakaway zone on the edge = no clip.