Until you can post pics, here is some good info on clips. This should help you determine if it's a true error, or just someone having fun with a grinder.
It’s an end of strip clip that’s why it’s unfinished on the edge
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Unlike me to be this late to a clip party but as others have said, it's a genuine end of strip clip.
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
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Wow! That looks like a 100% clip..... I can't see any of the original coin.
Hell sir, i don't think I've been approved to post photographs yet
Look forward to seeing it when you get approved.
You should be able to post a link to your photos if they are on an image hosting site.
Obverse
E-mail it to me and I'll post it for you.
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Until you can post pics, here is some good info on clips. This should help you determine if it's a true error, or just someone having fun with a grinder.
https://www.error-ref.com/curved_clips/
Here are the pictures of @JoshuaKTR 1963 cent he sent me.
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Thanks. What would you say is the verdict on this
Unquestionably real. Worth a dollar or two.
Genuine straight clip with the Blaksley effect, worth a couple to a few dollars.
Looks like a blakesley effect to me. Nice find!
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why does the straight clip look like as thought it is trying to pretend to be a clamshell?
I like it.
It’s an end of strip clip that’s why it’s unfinished on the edge
Interesting cent and thanks @FredWeinberg for that clarification. I was wondering the same thing about the 'split' visible at the clip. Cheers, RickO
Unlike me to be this late to a clip party but as others have said, it's a genuine end of strip clip.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
Now for the rest of the story...
OP - did you find this in change?
Nice one.
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