Is this a clipped planchet?

[Radon]

I got this 1961 nickle from the coinstar this weekend. It's clear why it was rejected by the machine. I am wondering if it's a clipped planchet, or if it's post mint damage? I notice that the rim of the coin looks wide 180 degrees around the coin from the clipped area. Is that maybe evidence of it being a mint error? TIA

 

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[BC1969]

Thanks for posting it.
And as many others elsewhere would most certainly say..great pics!

Mike.

 

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[Radon]

I had to look up the Blakesley effect. I think I see that effect in the straight-on picture of the reverse of the coin. At around the 1 to 2 o'clock position there is a groove in the rim that looks like there was not enough material to fill the rim all the way when it was struck. Thanks for that lead!

 

[BC1969]

I appreciate the opportunity to help.