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<p>[QUOTE="cpm9ball, post: 3412709, member: 24633"]The clad layer can separate from the copper core either before the planchet enters the coining chamber or sometimes it will separate after it leaves the coining chamber. If it happens afterward, the devices will appear "mushy" with less detail. If the clad layer separates before entering the coining chamber, the devices will appear sharp like my coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Whether or not errors missing a clad layer escape detection at the Mint is just a matter of luck. If the coin ends up with the copper side face down, it is unlikely that it will be spotted.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chris[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="cpm9ball, post: 3412709, member: 24633"]The clad layer can separate from the copper core either before the planchet enters the coining chamber or sometimes it will separate after it leaves the coining chamber. If it happens afterward, the devices will appear "mushy" with less detail. If the clad layer separates before entering the coining chamber, the devices will appear sharp like my coin. Whether or not errors missing a clad layer escape detection at the Mint is just a matter of luck. If the coin ends up with the copper side face down, it is unlikely that it will be spotted. Chris[/QUOTE]
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