1944 1C split planchette error?
Jayne123
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I’m fairly new to this. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Is this a split planchette error? I couldn’t find any others. 
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Genuine lamination error. By the way, it's "planchet".
Yes, this type of error is called a "lamination". They are fairly common, especially on base metal coins, some more than others.
A split planchet will often show one normal side and another without or with little detail but having a rough, uneven surface. This is what happens if the planchet splits after the strike. If the planchet splits before the strike, then it will look much like a coin struck with little pressure with significant loss of detail and one rough side.
"Planchette" also has a numismatic meaning. They are the little colored circular pieces put into banknote paper as an anticounterfeiting device. They were used by many countries during the 20th century but never in U.S. currency.
Not a split planchet
Here is a photo of a split planchet. This was split after it was struck.
If it split before it was struck, it would showweak detail.
Yes. Lamination error.
Many thanks to all replies!
I greatly appreciate your help and knowledge!