Complete Laminate Seperation Rev.

I'm new here, but my guess is post mint damage. The copper layer is too thin to cause that much of a thickness difference. Also there should be some hint of an image if it were a lamination error. Clad coins can split where the layers are joined, but from what I understand, this won't happen with a plated zinc cent. The layer can be peeled off sometimes, especially on cents with gas bubbles under the plating, but you will still see the image underneath. Knowing what I do about machining, just because you can't see any sanding marks, doesn't mean someone didn't do it.

Have a nice day!
Dave

The plated cents are not clad coins like a quarter or a dime. A layer of copper can't split away.

There is no evidence that the coin is a split planchet error either. The coin is simply damaged. The thickness of the coin indicates that the coin was somehow shaved.

Thanks,
Bill