A lamination error on a Lincoln cent like this one occurs when the blank coin planchet, before striking, has impurities that cause it to crack and peel, either before or after the design is struck. These errors appear as flaking or peeling of the coin's surface, creating a distinctive look and can vary in severity. While these errors are considered a minting defect, they are often collected by error enthusiasts.
We are dipping into our hoard of error coins that we have put aside over the last 60 years of dealing with coins.
Please check back for some fun and interesting error coins as well as some common errors.
Specifications
1939 Lincoln Wheat Cent Coin
1c US penny
US ERROR COIN
The coin pictured is the coin you will receive
Category: Lincoln Cents, Wheat Reverse (1909-1958)
Mint: Philadelphia
Obverse Designer: Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Designer: Victor D. Brenner
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 3.11g
Diameter: 19mm
Edge: Plain