1953 P error?

[MrSchulz]

Pulled this out of a roll today. 1953 P. The reverse is normal but the thing by the date is unknown. I'm not an error person, so any advice will be appreciated it.



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Mr. Schulz

 

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[usandthem]

Looks like post-mint damage to me. Maybe it got smacked with a hammer.

 

[oddcoins]

Yeah, that is an error. Called lamination.A lamination is a planchet defect (see definition of "Planchet" under "Terms") originating when a portion of the coin metal separates from itself due to impurities or internal stresses. Lamination flaws occur primarily when foreign materials or gas oxide become trapped within the planchet.

 

[usandthem]

Yeah, that is an error. Called lamination.A lamination is a planchet defect (see definition of "Planchet" under "Terms") originating when a portion of the coin metal separates from itself due to impurities or internal stresses. Lamination flaws occur primarily when foreign materials or gas oxide become trapped within the planchet.

Upon closer examination I believe you're correct
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