10C - Partial Clad Layer on Obverse - 1.8g - 1988 D

Hi all,
I just wanted to share my 1st of 3 new Mint Errors I acquired recently

10C - Partial Clad Layer on Obverse
1988 D - 1.8G

Enjoy
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That’s a mushy striking for sure but it really goes well with the clad error. Nice.

 

The mushy strike could be related to the missing clad layer. not enough metal to fill in the recess's.

 

If that were the case, wouldn't part of "UNITED STATES" be better struck since the clad layer on the obverse is not missing in that area?

Chris

 

In theory, that would seem correct!

 

How does a "partial" like this happen, and on just one side?

 

Wow really cool!

Thanks,
Jacob

 

A defect in the strip that wasn't caught when it was rolled to thickness.

When the 3 layers are go through the cladding process, it's not hard to imagine uneven edges, or even a defect within one of the layers. What's unusual is that it wasn't trimmed away or caught in the inspection process prior to blanking.

I also suppose it could be like a lamination where areas within the 3 layers did not properly bond, then separated after the blanking process, subsequently breaking off prior to striking (I don't think this is case for paddyman's example, however)