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Unknown Date 5 Cent Clipped Planchet Error

Very large 5 cent curved clipped planchet error of unknown date. The error is genuine as evidenced by: Blakesley Effect is evident on the obverse where the rim is weak around the area of “ELIZ”. The shape of the clipped area of the coin is consistent with what would be expected when a coin is […]

1981 10 Cent Curved Clipped Planchet Error

Genuine 1981 10 cent curved clipped planchet error. Note thinning of rim next to clipped portion of coin. Also note the flatness of the rim opposite the clipped region of the coin which is known as “Blakesley Effect”. Basically the rim of the blank in this area was not formed properly when put through the […]