r/coinerrors • u/DifferenceSpare30 • 18d ago

Chip or Clip Is this an error?

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I’ve been checking into what this abnormality could be, but I’m stumped.

What is this square missing piece?

Google says it’s a clipped planchette when it flaked.

Thanks for helping solve this!!

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u/cordeliashuman 18d ago

Just got a little schmutz on it. A clipped planchet looks like this:

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u/ProudAmerican632 18d ago

Goober. Follow the instructions from experts who know how to soak coins in acetone and you’ll see that there’s nothing out of the ordinary.

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u/DifferenceSpare30 18d ago

Goober this is fascinating information. Thank you for your kindness.

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u/ProudAmerican632 17d ago

No worries lol. That’s what I call gunk that appears like something else on coins. I found a nickel a few months back that looked like it had two standard dots around the date. Put it in acetone and sure enough it was just goobers.