Coin Clipping, how does it affect value?

[Jon Hill]

Hi,

I just wondered how a value of a coin is affected by clipping. A coin that is clipped could still be in a very fine condition detail wise. Does the clipping reduce the grade or is it taken into account seperately?

Cheers,

Jon.

[Emperor Oli]

I'd say clipping reduces value. Personally, I'd grade it and place it with a note (eg. VF with minor/major clipping).

[Sylvester]

I'd say clipping reduces value. Personally, I'd grade it and place it with a note (eg. VF with minor/major clipping).

I agree.

Minor clipping on say just one edge wouldn't knock a vast amount off, but when you have heavily clipped ones with legends missing, the coin is going to come crashing down in value.

[Geordie582]

The important factor has to bge the legibility of the legend on both sides. Hammered coins were often clipped and such examples do have a place in collections. The value would depend on: -

first - rarety

second - legibility

third - strike

That's in my opinion anyway!

[Jon Hill]

Thats very interesting, thanks!

Jon