is this a clipped planchet?

[Goes4ever]

is this one? if so it is my first one I have ever found...........does it carry any value?

 

[OmegaMan]

That's a hard one. Usually on a clipped coin you can put another coin in the
clip and it will fit. I think it might be, but the clip looks a little like it was post
mint. Don't toss it back until you take it to a dealer.

I am curious about the value to. I have found a number of these over the years.

Congrats and good luck.

 

[Emperor Findus Cladius]

That is a genuine clip, you can see the Blakesley effect on the opposite rim. Very nice find.

 

[mountainman 2]

That's funny that you just posted that. I found what i think might be a clipped planchet on a nickel and was just about to post it, then saw your post. Very nice find Goes4ever.

 

[trezurhunter]

I had a coin dealer give me two dollars for a very similar half dollar.
The Trezurhunter.

 

[Coinkid]

It's definitely a genuine clip. In fact, it's a double clip. The other one can be seen at 12 o' clock. I think it's probably worth $10-20.


Nice find!



-Paul

 

[Goes4ever]

what is the Blakesley effect? there is a small clip on the top as well

 

[obediah]

no it is is actually a .48 cent half- due to the ongoing Budget Deficit they are cutting corners even in round coins.

 

[Ifyndit]

what is the Blakesley effect? there is a small clip on the top as well

I didn't know what the Blakesley effect was either. But here is a link that expalins what it is and how to help identify clipped planchets.

http://www.collectors-society.com/news/ViewArticle.aspx?IDArticle=312

 

[AGCoinHunter]

Found one like this a month or so ago. Yours has two which makes it even nicer. Hang on to it. Not worth a whole lot (5-10 bucks) but definately a nice addition to a collection.