Error guys - Lincoln clamshell error question

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JRocco
JRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I am not an error guy but have a question about a neat error I found in pocket change.
It is a nice example of a clamshell error.
Are these tough to find?
I tried to look them up and did not see many examples.
I have only seen a Jeff clamshell a few years back but don't recall many others.
Are any series more prone to this error due to their metal composition than others?
Thanks in advance guys.
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Some coins are just plain "Interesting"

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  • coinkid855
    coinkid855 Posts: 5,012 ✭✭✭
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    That's a really nice one! I feel like they're probably pretty rare when they're that extensive.



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  • SullivanNumismatics
    SullivanNumismatics Posts: 893 ✭✭✭✭
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    They're fairly scarce, and yours is a little nicer looking with the defective areas of planchet showing on both sides the way it does. Most "split" cents split entirely in half, and are either the split before strikes or the split after strikes, both of which are much more common than clamshells. That said, clamshells aren't very valuable due to a lack of demand. I would think it's worth $30-$40.

    Jon
    www.sullivannumismatics.com Dealer in Mint Error Coins since 2003.
  • ctf_error_coins
    ctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Jon, welcome to the boards. Your knowledge about errors will be a great benefit to the boards.

    Enjoy your stay, Chris
  • Type2
    Type2 Posts: 13,985 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Cool Cent. image


    Hoard the keys.
  • JRocco
    JRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thanks for the info. It is appreciated.
    Are clamshell errors seen on any type of planchet more than others?
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • ThePennyLady
    ThePennyLady Posts: 4,527 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I love clamshell errors and think they are very unique, and more valuable than you think. They are usually more valuable, depending on how much or how "badly" they are split. Personally, I think yours is fantastic and very dramatic. I have a Lincoln cent clamshell where the planchet is split about 90% around. I also have this beautiful 1886 Indian cent where the split is probably 30% around.

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  • JRocco
    JRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Hey Charmy,
    Thanks for the info as well as your thoughts.
    That is a beautiful Indian cent.
    I like her even without the error image
    And great job.....as usual....on the pics.
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • frnklnlvr
    frnklnlvr Posts: 2,750 ✭
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    Nice find!

    I have a LMC clamshell I found in circulation a couple years ago. I'll see if I can dig it up and post pics.
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  • frnklnlvr
    frnklnlvr Posts: 2,750 ✭
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    Here's the one I found in circulation. It's not nearly as dramatic as yours.

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  • JRocco
    JRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Hey frnklnlvr,
    Thanks for posting the pics of your find.
    I have been aware of this type of error but have not seen
    many examples. The Jeff I remember seeing was impressive, but
    it was helped along at some point with someone pulling the two sides open
    a bit and gave the coin a ridiculous look. Yours is really nice.
    Thanks again.
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • jonathanb
    jonathanb Posts: 4,152 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • JRocco
    JRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Hey Jonathan,
    Nice coin.
    Is your coin a clamshell or a split planchet error?
    It is hard to tell from the pics.
    Great coin in either case.
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • jonathanb
    jonathanb Posts: 4,152 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>Is your coin a clamshell or a split planchet error? >>

    Heh. That's a good question. Can I answer "yes"? image

    Most of the time, a clamshell has the fracture line mostly parallel to the coin faces.
    Most of the time, a split planchet has the fracture mostly perpendicular to the coin faces.

    My coin has the fracture roughly at a 45 degree angle relative to the coin faces.

    It's either a clamshell with an unusually steep split, or a split planchet where the split is unusually shallow. Pick one!
  • JRocco
    JRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>It's either a clamshell with an unusually steep split, or a split planchet where the split is unusually shallow. Pick one! >>



    Well I guess you can say that your coin is just plain "interesting"
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    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • CaptHenway
    CaptHenway Posts: 34,164 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Ya know, a little duct tape will fix them puppies right up!!!!

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    Professional Numismatist, Retired. 55 year member ANA. Former ANA Senior Authenticator. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and ANA Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner of the PNG's 2026 Robert Friedberg Award for "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922," Available now from Whitman or Amazon.
  • JRocco
    JRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    << <i>Ya know, a little duct tape will fix them puppies right up!!!!

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    Only after I squirt a little crazy glue in there to be sure it holds... image
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Interesting... I have never found a clamshell error... Cheers, RickO

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