Here is a coin i found while searching some large bins. Looking closely either side of the clipped area the rim is thicker than the opposite rim. Am I correct in thinking this is a genuine clipped planchet. Is it fair to say this is Blakesley effect?
Blakesley effect is not the weakening of the rim opposite to the clipped section? Shown by the two red markers below in the image the rim appears thicker either side of the clip. And thiner on the opposite rim.
On my coin we see the border pattern closest to the clipped section with distinct lack of detail in border closest to the cut. I think this is proof its legit and the second image details this theory of weak strike around clipped area.
Thank you very much. 1) weak strike next to the clipped section? 2)? 3) cut and tear marks. Can you please help me fill in the gaps. Thanks.
1. (Not weak strike,) but Metal Flow, towards the clip's void area. The striking pressure of 65-75 Tons forces the metal toward the path of least resistance, usually up into or down into, the dies, thereby creating a coin. In the Clip Case, the metal doesn't do into the die recesses, but instead flows outward toward the void (clip area, showing the metal flow. 2. Blakesley Effect opposite the clip. This will show on the vast majority of all clips - curved, straight end, and ragged. 3. Cut And Tear marks - the gang punch that comes down to 'punch' out a blank only goes thru the strip 51% - that's the 'cut' mark; the 'tear' mark is the blank being pushed down thru the strip, and out. This only shows on curved and some straight end clips - if you look inside the curved clip of any coin, you'll see a smooth area, and a bought area (inside) - that's the Cut and Tear Marks I refer to. Hope this helps a bit.
