I think I would call it a straight clip, probably from the end of a strip that was cut a bit roughly.
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@ricko Yes, picked it up yesterday, full red obverse and almost full red reverse.... I don't see clips on an older nice condition wheat cents very often, but I know they are out there. I have no idea about rarity of this particular date. I also like full red Lincolns from WW2 era!
@thebigeng said: @ricko Yes, picked it up yesterday, full red obverse and almost full red reverse.... I don't see clips on an older nice condition wheat cents very often, but I know they are out there. I have no idea about rarity of this particular date. I also like full red Lincolns from WW2 era!
I’d describe your coin as scarce but not rare. Philly mint 1944 clips are legion, it’s probably the most common date along with 1972. Branch mints are tougher but available, Denver is maybe twice as scarce as San Fran.
Your coin is in exceptional condition, and shows a slight taper along with the straight edge, indicating it was punched from the edge of the copper sheet. Congrats on the pick up!
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Looks like a nice ragged clip - Blakesley effect is definitely there!
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Nice clip on a nice date. No doubt a genuine clip.
I think I would call it a straight clip, probably from the end of a strip that was cut a bit roughly.
Nice find with the Blakesley effect obvious.... Recent purchase? Cheers, RickO
@ricko Yes, picked it up yesterday, full red obverse and almost full red reverse.... I don't see clips on an older nice condition wheat cents very often, but I know they are out there. I have no idea about rarity of this particular date. I also like full red Lincolns from WW2 era!
I’d describe your coin as scarce but not rare. Philly mint 1944 clips are legion, it’s probably the most common date along with 1972. Branch mints are tougher but available, Denver is maybe twice as scarce as San Fran.
Your coin is in exceptional condition, and shows a slight taper along with the straight edge, indicating it was punched from the edge of the copper sheet. Congrats on the pick up!
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
Nice find.
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