Neat 1946 Wheat Cent Error

Looking through some more of my wheaties I found this 1946 reverse error. I think it is rather neat. The coin has

 

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FastFun:
Either a peeled lamination or a struck through.
Mike will be here shortly and we'll all get he word.

 

I was thinking maybe it was a faulty planchet when it was struck since the letters are still in the indented area.

 

I agree. However, I can't completely eliminate the possibility of post-strike damage.

 

I am pretty sure it is a split off lamination.

 

It is either a peeiled lamination or struck through but I really can't tell which!


Frank

 

I agree, but I only had the mint made idea because:
1) The obverse looks okay.
2) the letters in the reverse are not damaged within the questionable area.

 

I dont think its post..the 'E' is still raised in the crease

 

IMHO, since so much of the design elements (in this case, the lettering) are intact, I would have to say that is is a severe lamination separation!


Frank

 

Here are a few more pics maybe they will show it a little better. Thanks for all the input and info.

 

okay, here's my last guess:
pre-strike lamination peel.