1945 Wheat Lincoln with lamination Error?

Have a 1945 Lincoln cent with what I think is a lamination error? It looks like the cent is missing a piece of the copper surface or perhaps it was pressed into the coin? Thoughts please! Tks!

 

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Yeah, that looks like a lamination to me. Nice find.

 

I haven't done much with modern coins in a hot minute so I can't offer much insight, but the fact that there is still a sharp line on the shoulder where it looks pressed-in is interesting, makes me think that this could have happened post-mint.

 

Kind of an odd blemish, a bullet shaped impression, during WW2 makes me wonder as well. I could be reading more into this then I should.

 

To me it looks more like a strike through. A lamination should have ragged edges and this does not.

Edited to correct spelling

 

Nut, there are some ragged edges towards the bottom edge of the bullet or bomb shaped impression?

 

A lamination looks more like the edges of this coin. It’s a weak part of metal that peels away from the coin. This has some of the lamination still attached and some of the lamination is detached.

A strike through is smoother on the edges, like this coin. If you look at the left side, you’ll notice a small tear. This is normal for a strike through.

 

Nut, thanks for showing me the difference. I’m a believer!

 

No problem. I’m only looking at photos but based on what I see I feel it’s a strike through. Please protect it until someone can confirm with the coin in hand. By the way, both those photos I showed you are my coins and have been identified as I stated. I have others but no need to add them to your thread.

 

Nut, nice examples to own. My coin is back in a flip and I’ll wait to decide what to do with it.

 

I agree (with my limited experience) on a strike through error. I have seen others and searched for a picture for you. I found one on eBay that looks similar. The price and description are ridiculous, but this is more or less what you found.

 

Thanks Josh. I think you’re close. My coin doesn’t have the same size strike error but I do see the resemblance between the two. Is the seller calling this Lincoln a strike error? I’ll have watch eBay and see how it turns out. Tks.

 

Tks!

 

I wouldn't trust eBay to affirm errors, as there are a bunch "errors" that are nothing more than damage or wear. The price people put on them is even more outstanding. I would recommend, for legitimate strike through errors, looking through what actually sold. From what I have seen, I think your coin may be worth around $10. Others may have a better idea for you.

 

Josh, I’ve thought about selling some of my coins there in the past but after watching all the high numbers being thrown at junk, I think it’s a way to either hide money illegally or a scam. I sold antiques on eBay for years. True collectors will pay if the item is worth the price of admission or is absolutely needed to complete a collection. These Buy it Now auctions seem bogus but when I see bidders bidding on an item, I believe those are honest. BTY, I couldn’t find the auction you mentioned in your post? What was the asking price? Lol

 

Here is the link to the auction: 1959 D Penny Unique Strike Error, DDO, DDR | eBay
$159.95 OBO
I have sold stuff on eBay, but the fees have gotten pretty high. I do buy frequently there. I think often people are trying to scam others. There are YouTube videos out there that mislead people into thinking their errors are million-dollar pieces, so I am afraid some people genuinely do get ripped off.

 

As Collect said, It is most likely a strike thru.
A loss of lamination and a lamination usually have a rough perimeter and rough surface where the lamination was.

 

It's a Lamination. Delaminated.
IMHO

 

Eat or be eaten! Sad times for some, a quick buck for others! Thanks for the link! Lol