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So is this an error? Maybe lamination?

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  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,864 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You might try the search function or just scrolling through old threads. There is a ton of interesting information there that will address the minting process, errors, etc.

  • OldhoopsterOldhoopster Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A ridge ring from worn dies.

    Fyi. Laminations are found primarily in alloyed metals. Your cent is copper plated zinc. While it's not impossible to have a lamination due to contamination of the zinc melt, it is unusual. On copper plated zinc cents, you'll see many examples of plating defects/blisters/bubbles. These aren't laminations

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  • MarkKelleyMarkKelley Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sorry, this is environmental damage.

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wear and environmental damage. No numismatic premium. Cheers, RickO

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