Penny Lamination Error

It is generally believed that lamination errors are caused by contaminants in the alloy that cause the metal to separate along the horizontal plane.

Penny lamination error.

Coin value price chart for planchet errors errors. 1959 d lincoln cent obverse lamination separated fragments this coin has a laminated obverse with the small piece of the obverse having split off after strike. Hi rachel it s difficult to say for sure in a photo if this is lamination but it looks like it might be. One thing i suggest doing to definitely rule out pmd such as adhesive residue is to carefully apply acetone to the surface for a few minutes and see if the aberration rubs off.

Lamination errors are planchet errors in which the surface of a coin cracks and flakes. In the case of clad coins the outer layer may be completely or partially missing on one or both sides. Lookup coin values for good very good fine very fine brilliant uncirculated proof conditions and ms grade. Lamination errors may be missing or attached to the coin s surface.

Coins for sale for planchet errors type errors items. An example of a common issue with a lamination is this 1958 d lincoln cent with an easy to see attached planchet lamination on its obverse. This determines the size and shape of eventual coins. Split planchet errors are also similar to lamination errors which occur when parts of the coin flake off due to impurities or other abnormalities in the planchet.

Mints purchase long strips of metal which are fed through blanking machines that punch out disks known as blank planchets or simply as planchets or blanks on which coins are struck.