how large does a lamination error need to be (if ever) to add a premium to a coin. here is a 1947P with a fairly signafigant lamination error. fairly ordinary coin except for that. would this have any premium value. thanks
I believe that it is really hard to place a "value" on irregularities. It really all depends on what the collector is willing to pay for it. Someone may be willing to pay through the nose for "uniqueness". Then again some may find the imperfection less than desirable. Enjoy!
oih82w8 hit the nail on the head. I collect laminated wheat cents and would pay a couple bucks for it. Key or semi-key dates, a lamination would drag the price down.
generally, a minor lamination has no change on the price of a coin. If it's on a key or semi-key, it'll drag the price down, as Razorear stated. If the lamination is struck back into the coin, or is otherwise interesting, like these, then it does add a little interest (and a little value).
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