coin clip question

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• majorbigtime Posts: 2,937 ✭

  August 25, 2006 11:28AM

  I suspect clips are easy to fabricate.

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• kranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭

  August 25, 2006 11:35AM

  The main method of determining authenticity is by looking for the "Blakesley effect". Good link about curved clips.

  New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.

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• seanq Posts: 8,734 ✭✭✭✭✭

  August 25, 2006 1:11PM

  Here's another one.
  
  Short story: there are diagnostics to look for on a genuine clip. The key is to remember that the blanks are punched before the coin is struck, so on a genuine clip any missing metal was missing before the strike. If the links provided so far don't clarify it for you, I can post some examples with additional explanations later in the thread (when I'm not so tired).
  
  
  Sean Reynolds

  Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
  
  "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

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• gcoin Posts: 238 ✭✭

  August 27, 2006 2:39AM

  seanq if you could provide some examples of clips I would truly be grateful. The two web links were helpful & I thank you guys for providing the information to help me.
  

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