1936 p buffalo nickel retained interior die break?

I just found this in a bag of nickels. the "circular" crack does have a hair line crack connecting that I am just unable to photograph...but IS there. does that classify as a retained interior die break? thanks.

 

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Looks more like a lamination error to me....nice!

 

Kind like this:

 

is that 100% or 99% sure? they look the same...but on mine the crack extends to the rim. or does that not matter with laminations?

 

Is the crack recessed?

 

This is a lamination error with a crack your talking about....If it's a true die crack or break it would rise above the surface, it's a actual crack or break in the die itself. I believe lamination is actually the planchet. does that make sense?

 

A lamination is caused trapped gas or other contamination in the metal ingot used to roll into sheets and punch planchets. There is a gap/void since the metal is never bonded in this area. During the rolling process, these voids tend to elongate and become thinner. The "crack" you see going to the rim is just part of the unbonded, laminated area. It looks like a crack but, technically, is not the same.

Also, a cud is caused by the die breaking, leaving an area where metal flows and fills during the striking process.

 

Great explanation Mr. Hoopster! Bryan, still a nice find! I love the lamination errors, I think of them as very unique, like a snow flake, not another one like it out there...

 

Paddyman or others probably have links explaining all of the errors (I'm just too lazy to look them up). I'm willing to bet that if you read through them, you'll pick up a lot of info.

 

Here's another one, this one is my absolute favorite, It's my Avatar

 

thanks folks. makes perfect sense. to find a buffalo nickel in the bag AND have it have an error. double cool

 

There are lots of Buffalo's with lamination issues. I have a real nice 1918 D that AU that has lamination issues. Also an 1934 S Peace