Major Lamination Error or PMD?

[Ranger Chuck]

Found this penny roll hunting today. When I first saw it I thought major PMD, but after looking at it closer, I realized large areas of the obverse face appear to be flaking away. I've seen lamination errors before, but never this large and usually with any "flakes" already detached from the surface of the coin (like on the right side of this penny). Did something else cause this or is this a legit lamination error?

 

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[galenrog]

Looks like a coating. Adhesive or glue of some kind?

Soak in acetone for 48 hours. It should slough right off.

Time for more coffee.

 

[enamel7]

I believe it is a legitimate major delamination error. Put it in a 2x2 before it falls off!

 

[galenrog]

We now have a case that is quite common. A difference of opinion. I suggest you take the coin to a qualified professional for evaluation.

Time for more coffee.

 

[port ewen ace]

are the flakes metal or a film like tape, urethane or acrylic? that crescent fold over on right side is rather odd. if real ---- it's a mega find.

 

[enamel7]

That area on the right is where the lamination has already come off.

 

[xr7ator]

Looks legit to me! Nice find.

 

[Ranger Chuck]

Thanks to everyone who has weighed in so far! As far as I can tell, there is no foreign substance on the surface of the coin. The raised/cracked area is clearly metallic and appears to be the copper from the coin itself. The bright area under "Liberty" must have raised a bit higher than other areas and been scraped or rubbed during recent processing (this came from a MWR).

The crescent shaped depression on the right side appears to be where the top layer of the coin's surface has already come off some time ago.

I'm leaning heavily towards this being a legitimate major error, but I won't know for sure until I get it checked out. I'll put it in a 2x2 until I can get it to my LCS for examination.

 

[port ewen ace]

Thanks to everyone who has weighed in so far! As far as I can tell, there is no foreign substance on the surface of the coin. The raised/cracked area is clearly metallic and appears to be the copper from the coin itself. The bright area under "Liberty" must have raised a bit higher than other areas and been scraped or rubbed during recent processing (this came from a MWR).

The crescent shaped depression on the right side appears to be where the top layer of the coin's surface has already come off some time ago.

I'm leaning heavily towards this being a legitimate major error, but I won't know for sure until I get it checked out. I'll put it in a 2x2 until I can get it to my LCS for examination.

I gotta believe not a fan of having it certified--- BUT-- that ugly cent should be worth a buncha buckolas more than the $3 Redbook--- put it on Ebay and wait til the hounds are let loose in a feeding frenzy of bidders

 

[galenrog]

It would not be the first time I am wrong. And not the last. I, too, am not a fan of having it certified by one of the big boys. Perhaps if I were going to be at a show where one of the grading services is present, I would change my mind.

Let us know what the LCS tells you.

Time for more coffee.

 

[PetesPockets55]

I believe it is a legitimate major delamination error. Put it in a 2x2 before it falls off!

Incredible lamination find.

Definitely agree with Enamel.
Slip that puppy into a 2x2 holder to protect the retained pieces that are still attached.

EDIT: The shiny area below LIBERTY is the most recent area of metal to come off.

 

[Styfflin]

That's a really cool lamination error. So much to look at on that coin. Nice find!