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Afterimage Valued Member United States 360 Posts	Posted 08/01/2013 5:51 pm I was at work going through change when I came across this strange War Nickel. Was this caused due to a cracked die or could this have happened to the coin while out in circulation? I have never seen a coin like this before. Here is a pic: * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 08/01/2013 6:03 pm to CCF. It's a bit hard for me to tell by your pic but it could be a lamination error. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Kefiroth Pillar of the Community United States 1431 Posts	Posted 08/01/2013 6:12 pm Definitely a lamination error. These were very common on War Nickels due to the unusual metal alloy used in them. Report this Post to the Staff
Afterimage Valued Member United States 360 Posts	Posted 08/01/2013 6:13 pm Lamination error? I am not in the know when it comes to coin terminology. The obverse is perfectly normal. Hmmmm.... Report this Post to the Staff
DrDon Pillar of the Community United States 2624 Posts	Posted 08/01/2013 6:31 pm It is a lamination error. Quote: lamination A thin piece of metal that has nearly become detached from the surface of a coin. If this breaks off, an irregular hole or planchet flaw is left. (from glossary) Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 08/01/2013 6:33 pm A lamination is an internal flaw in the alloy which results in the metal peeling off the surface in thin layers. I suppose you could call it an error but it is exceedingly common and I see it more as damage because it will typically devalue a nice coin. However, the value of common circulated coins is not really affected by it. Report this Post to the Staff
dbrablec Pillar of the Community United States 1944 Posts	Posted 08/01/2013 6:38 pm not only which...they can be pretty cool looking...regardless of how it affects the value... Report this Post to the Staff
Afterimage Valued Member United States 360 Posts	Posted 08/01/2013 6:44 pm Thank you for all of the informative responses! My plans for early retirement have been put on hold. Report this Post to the Staff
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