Is this a bubble?

Is it true to say older copper coins won't bubble as easily? Is this a bubble?

 

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No. Most likely a Die Chip. Plating bubbles only occur on 1982 Copper plated cents and foward.

 

Pre-1982 coins are not plated (and about half of the 1982), so there isn't any plating blisters or bubbles.

@paddyman98 just beat me to it. What he said.

 

Ok, I definitely know the difference now, thanks

 

Imo, not a die chip -

Either a minor planchet lamination, or
possibly a hit/contact mark from circulation.

 

I don’t think it’s a hot or a contact mark. But could be a planchet lam. But I’m leaning toward a die chip the more I look at it

 

That's what I used to say @Marie909 ...LOL. There always seems to be an exception or something more to learn about identifying these things. See how many other and different opinions you have already!

And...what's more - you have at least (I am not familiar with Mike185, so no offense intended) two extremely respected experts (Paddyman98 and Fred Weinberg) opining and differing in their opinions. Hopefully, there will be further discussion and we may learn even more.

Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Healthy, Happy & Prosperous New year!!!

Edited to correct my misspelling of Fred's last name!! Hey! I was sorta rushing to get ready to light the third candle! j/s :-D

 

No offense taken at all!! I love the hunt also and even if it’s a coin posted and not mine. I love to learn from every body and @LaCointessa is right you have to very knowledgeable member that has replied!!

 

O and I voted!! Lol

 

I'm going to file it as a die chip. Btw, this site and members are incredible, I'm hooked on the hunt and this site!!

 

It's not stein like a drinking vessel...….it's berg as in Titanic...….Weinberg.

Chris