10C - 1981 P - Missing 90% Clad Layer

Hi all,
I wanted to share another acquisition of an error coin.
This is a 1981 P Dime missing 90% of its Clad Layer on the Reverse side..
Enjoy

 

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Very cool!

 

That's interesting @paddyman98 !

It's interesting to note that the rim is almost nonexistent above AMERICA which might suggest that there was a problem while going through the upsetting mill. On the other hand, the legend and all of the devices appear to be well-struck. Do you have any theories about how this happened?

Chris

 

Fantastic piece. I'm sure you're ecstatic.

 

Maybe it has something to do with the slight Misaligned Die Strike on the Obverse?

 

Nice addition to your error collection Paddy!

 

Thanks everyone. It now goes with my ever growing collection of Defective Clad Layers -

From my collection
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Fantastic collection! You always have the coolest errors! Are any pulled by you from circ and slabbed?

 

Some are. I have submitted all types of errors to NGC over the years. But the majority I purchase at Coin Shows, shops and on-line. About 15% of my collection are my submissions. I have 8 error coins at NGC coming to me soon so be on a lookout for them!
I will talk about one that is very rare.. sneak peek
A 1 Dollar golden blank planchet with Defective Clad. Has a bubble!

 

Nice group, paddy! Has the Mint ever produced a Lincoln cent missing the copper layer?

Chris

 

Only on the Copper Plated Zinc Cents!
NOT MY COIN -

 

Those are so amazing

 

Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you have a nice collection.

 

I want to see that defective clad bubble and I cant wait.