Hi everyone,
I'm new to the forum — you can call me OklaNumist. I collect mostly U.S. coins found through circulation and estate lots here in Oklahoma, and I recently came across what looks like an interesting 1971-D Eisenhower (acne and ear wax) dollar.
What I'm Seeing:
Obverse (front): Golden, blotchy "acne-like" patches on Eisenhower's cheek, jaw, and ear. Under magnification they appear within the metal — not corrosion or gunk.
Reverse (back): Similar gold-brown discoloration and rough texture across the eagle's wings and body, almost like peeling or flaking of the clad layer.
Other checks:
Non-magnetic
Normal weight (~22.6 g)
Stored uncleaned in a capsule
From what I've read on Error-Ref.com and CONECA, this might be a planchet lamination or improper alloy bond common to early 1971-D
Ike dollars, but this one shows coverage on both sides — which seems less typical.
Looking for Input:
Does this look like a genuine lamination / delamination error to you?
Does two-side coverage add any extra collector value?
Would this be worth sending to NGC or PCGS under the Mint Error tier?
I've attached full obverse/reverse photos and close-ups of the cheek, ear, and eagle wings. I can post edge photos or different lighting if helpful. I have made close and zoom out recordings as I shifted the light if interested.
Thanks for taking a look — I'm eager to learn from those who've handled Ike errors before.



