Split planchet pairs seem to be most common with nickels, especially Jefferson War Nickels.
More than likely, the two faces stayed together during the working life of the coin and was either split while being bulk handled or had a little help from someone wanting a post-strike split planchet pair - an error more valuable than a clamshell lamination.
More than likely, the two faces stayed together during the working life of the coin and was either split while being bulk handled or had a little help from someone wanting a post-strike split planchet pair - an error more valuable than a clamshell lamination.



















