Partial Clad Layer Error and What Else?

MedalCollector

Just picked this up and I'm looking to sell it, but I want to know everything that is going on with it first.
Is there anything else besides missing a partial clad layer? There is an area of missing detail where the mintmark should be and I'm not exactly sure what it is.
I'm pretty sure it is genuine but if you disagree, please let me know.
Thanks and happy holidays.

ctf_error_coins

Partial clad layer and defective planchet.

MedalCollector

Thanks for the quick reply. I thought this might be it, but the damage just seemed too straight.

CaptHenway

Something was struck deeply into the coin where the indent is. Notice how the reverse rim opposite that area is very strong, caused by the extra thickness of metal there during the strike.

The indent may well have been caused by the missing clad material getting folded over to that area and bunching up prior to the strike. All things considered, I would consider this a very unusual error.

TD

seanq

<< <i>Something was struck deeply into the coin where the indent is. Notice how the reverse rim opposite that area is very strong, caused by the extra thickness of metal there during the strike.

The indent may well have been caused by the missing clad material getting folded over to that area and bunching up prior to the strike. All things considered, I would consider this a very unusual error.

TD >>



I think Tom nailed it, notice how strong the strike is opposite the indent on the reverse and how square the rim is from the added striking pressure. The extra metal could have fallen off well after the strike. I agree that it is very unusual and very cool.


Sean Reynolds

astrorat

I agree with Tom and Sean.

ricko

Interesting error coin.. do not recall one quite like it... Cheers, RickO

MedalCollector

Thanks for the replies.
I didn't see that area of strong details until I looked at the pictures again.
Being that the struck through area is so straight, it would make sense that it was struck through
a bit of the clad layer. Again, I appreciate the help.