these clipped coins

Imagine what they could make with the excess........

 

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In 1943 they sold or gave away the scrap. It's my understanding that some was used to strap together wood structures. Years ago there was a guy with lots of the 43 strip. There was also a story of a bar that was decorated with the stuff. Maybe just a story. I'm not sure.

 

Here you go, sir, a few shots of the rims on each Nickel. The first is the single clipped 1962, and the last two photos are the triple clipped 1964. Thanks for your time.

 

next time, i'll get that right, my friend

 

My only clip is an Indian Head Cent I bought at a flea market and the guy I bought it from was bummed because someone had damaged it. Cost me $0.25.

You can see the weakness of the detail 180 degrees away from the clip.

 

Shoot......look legit to me but I'll defer to others more worldly.

 

Larry, I didn't know you belonged to a strip club.

Chris

 

Show off! :drool:

 

That 1970 and maybe one of the nickels could be legitimate. Please show better pictures of the clipped area, specifically looking into the clip.

 

here's a close-up of the two nickels from diff angles

and the 1970 Lincoln clip

 

I really wish I knew more about what these look like. I have some clipped coins that I had asked others for assistance. To me, these seem like uneven clips, like the pressure was slowly applied vs swiftly. I am NOT an expert on errors. One recommendation I have is that you try to see if another nickel or cent fits into the clip to at least see if they match up.

 

Take photos from directly overhead.

The cent in your last group is PMD, not a clip. Note how the cut is angled toward the middle from both sides. That is an indication that a pair of nippers were used to cut it. The blanks cut for coins are cut from the top surface all the way through to the bottom surface.

Chris

 

all post mint damage

 

I appreciate that info, Chris...and here's some overhead shots.

 

I used to be but when I started to take off my shirt they threw me out.

 

Sorry. Just damaged.

 

No go on the cents and dimes, IMHO. The nickels look great though. I don't believe you will see any Blakesley effect on multiple clips such as these nickels.

 

Like Larry said, these are all PMD. The cut on the 1962 is uneven. The three cuts on the 1964 cannot possibly occur. Yes, two cuts could be possible if the blank was on the corner of a sheet, but that is it.

Also, you do not see the Blakesley Effect on any of the coins. Ordinarily, the Blakesley Effect is visible on most smaller clips. It is often on larger clips where you won't see it.

Chris

 

Images from the Heritage Auctions Archive, where many more triple clips on multiple issues are to be found.

 

My apology! I forgot about instances where the sheet of metal slipped thus allowing the additional clips.

Chris