Clad layer delaminating on 1966 Kennedy - any error value? (***Update: Pics posted)

mbogoman · August 18, 2010 8:44AM

I just finished a box of halves (netted 10 40% silver Kennedys). One of the 1966 half dollars is coming apart at the seams. The obverse has separated from the rim (a gap of about 1mm) extending from midway between the L and 1 up to the B in "Liberty" (about 1 inch). All is intact on the obverse, although there are a couple cracks where the lamination would like to peel away. My camera is in the shop or I would post photos.

Is there any value above melt? If so, is anyone interested in it? For those seriously interested, it is now up for sale on the BST.

ctf_error_coins · August 18, 2010 8:47AM

Yes, sounds like you have a clamshell lamination error and these do have a premium depending on condition and amount of lamination. Post a photo when you get your camera back.

cladking · August 18, 2010 8:51AM

Value also depends on whether or not the lamination is bent. A lot of
people will damage these trying to pull them apart.

It's not overly rare on the early issues (especially 1965) but it's less com-
mon on silver in my experience.

mbogoman · August 18, 2010 8:53AM

Great, and thanks! I should get my camera back tomorrow (sensor cleaning), so I'll post some pics tomorrow afternoon. Gradewise, it is somewhere in the AU camp. Still lots of luster...

mbogoman · August 20, 2010 7:54AM

TTT - new pics posted, further comments welcome!

Thanks!

kurtdog · August 20, 2010 8:07AM

That ain't one of those, ya know, "funny" coins, is it? If it ain't, me likes. No, me loves...very much! Nice goin'.

jmcu12 · August 20, 2010 8:07AM

It is not a full clamshell but still very neat none the less.

Otherwise I would agree with what the others have said. I think there is more value (retail) but that is just my opinion.

mbogoman · August 20, 2010 10:45PM

Thanks for all your help in identifying this. I'm not an error collector, so it is ready to find a new home.

For those seriously interested, it is now up for sale on the BST.

Clad layer delaminating on 1966 Kennedy - any error value? (***Update: Pics posted)

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