nesvt: Perhaps this may be considered a streaked planchet, however, this is normally used with streaking in the color, which arises as a result of improper mixing of the alloys in the preparation of the metal for the planchets. In this instance you have a very nice example of a planchet lamination. Although the stripe across the coin does look a little unusual. possibly as a result of questionable materials being struck into the planchet. For improper mixing of the metal it does seem to be strange that the difference is defined in one area. Very nice. The Other Frank
Yeah, I though streaky planchets were associated with older U.S. large cents and half-cents. I would hope that by 1938 the Mint would know how to mix metal correctly, ha.
Thanks guys! I showed the images to a couple of folks and they came back with the term "streaked planchet". Like a lot of terms, I never heard of it before. I think it's odd that you can see the piece on the reverse as well. The entire coin looks odd... strange color, lamination, pitted, streaks. Are these things worth anything? I guess what I really to mean to ask... does anyone collect these things? Not for sale... I'll send it for free if an existing forum member wants it. I'd prefer it to go to someone that collects cents or errors. If anyone is interested, reply to this note and then PM me an address. Thanks again for the info.
"Are these things worth anything? I guess what I really to mean to ask... does anyone collect these things? " for everything there is a collector, the only question is how many there are for a particular item. As far as value, that depends upon the individual, I like unusual items, some people don't. Some people only want to collect perfect (or nearly perfect coins) I like to look for varieties, such as repunched mint marks, and double dies, especially unlisted ones. To each his own. But, in this instance, I do not believe that there is a market value for them, they are more an interesting planchet. Some dealers may ask for more money, and some collectors consider the piece damaged. Still an interesting coin.
nesvt, Being that this is a planchet error, there are quite a few collectors of these and similar type lamination errors! Your's is sort of unique because much of the time, the piece of the planchet or lamination usually separates partially or totally from the planchet during or after striking. On your coin, a few small areas of lamination became dislodged while a larger piece separated somewhat from the planchet upon the initial strike then was pressed back into the planchet or coin upon the second strike and stayed intact. Frank #1 or am I # 2:rolling:
Definitely improper alloy mix. This is often associated with splitting and flaking of the surface metal. The bond between zones of different composition is weak. Although such errors are not particularly rare, this is an exceptionally nice example.
Thanks for the great info and explanation. I'm trying to give the coin away to any forum member that would like it in his/her collection. I had one PM that was interested in the coin. However, the member said if a YN was interested, it should go to them first. :thumb: So... if there's a YN out there that wants it, respond here to let me know. If I don't hear anything by this afternoon, I'll send it off to the interested party. Thanks again!
