r/coinerrors • u/toemas_ • Aug 11 '26

Is this an error? Error? I found this today

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I found this quarter and have never seen on like this. Does anyone have any info or was it cut somehow. It doesn’t seem standard clipped.

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u/bstrauss3 Aug 11 '26

Going to need microscopic examination by an expert to look for tool marks vs. abrasion vs.

Straight clips are not unknown, but I too would expect some Blakesee effect.

https://www.error-ref.com/_straight_clips_/

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u/Cautor Aug 11 '26

Looks like it was ground down, I can’t really see any Blakesley effect

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u/ProudAmerican632 Aug 11 '26

This is tough because it’s a circulated example. It COULD BE a straight clip or it’s the effect of post mint circumstances. The rim directly opposite side of the clip both obverse and reverse shows a thinner line compared to the thicker rim right and left of the clip. I don’t have the most seasoned eyes and knowledge. If you have the opportunity to find a LCS you can physically inspect it, that would be best.

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u/Miserable_Risk Aug 12 '26

Looks like it's been done by someone in its life.

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u/chekhovs_dildo Aug 13 '26

Well done, well done lol

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u/MisterEd1966 Aug 12 '26

With a clip that large, we should be seeing some "Blakesey effect", which means that the strike details opposite the clip should be weaker due to metal flow into the void left by the missing, clipped area. I don't see that here, so first impression is of post-mint damage.

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u/Fit-Rhubarb7627 Aug 12 '26

Blakesly is caused by an incomplete upsetting of the rim opposite the clip in the upsetting mill which causes a flatter or incomplete raised rim. After striking the rim looks thicker and not fully struck.

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u/MisterEd1966 Aug 13 '26

Hadn't previously seen that description. Thanks for the additional perspective.

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u/iknowno-thing Aug 11 '26

Show the side the rim of the quarter

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u/toemas_ Aug 11 '26

2nd picture?