What in the mint is going on here?

Any ideas? Obviously looks like someone did that, but there are absolutely zero markings or scratches around the peeled up area, as you would expect to see if manipulated. I am just a common so I could sound very silly. That's why I am seeking more knowledgeable assumptions on here. Thanks!

 

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I've seen this error before, but I can't remember what it's called. Great Find!

 

Nice split planchet error, @Tothesky88

@paddyman98 whatcha think?

 

Not a Split Planchet.

It's a Clamshell Lamination to the Obverse Clad layer

Here is an attributed example from my collection..

 

Thanks guys that's awesome!

 

Great find! Clamshell errors are on the difficult side to find. Congratulations

 

He had it attributed/slabbed, so I would say it has sufficient value.

I’m curious too…what ballpark value is there for a Clamshell Lamination error?
@paddyman98 …TIA…Spark

 

All depends on the type of coin, date and mint mark, condition and if it’s graded or not. I would expect to pay around $300 for a raw common date, more if a semi key date and better condition. Even more if graded and slabbed by a top TPG.

 

As I mentioned, I am just a common, but knowledgeable enough to know some coins can be worth a pretty penny (I check every coin I get, why I found this) so if anyone is interested I have listed this coin on eBay. Thanks for y'all help

 

Happy as a Clam.

 

I knew someone would bring in the sea food!! and not a bit surprised.
Nice going Sal Jim

 

In the warm wet sand!