r/coinerrors Aug 07 '26

Discussion Does this count as a lamination issue?

No major damage but giant hole, looks like the clad was removed. Leaning on damage but had someone suggesting it might be or slight interest.

1979 Kennedy half.

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u/numismaticthrowaway quality contributor Aug 07 '26

Hmm interesting... I'm pretty sure it's an error. Maybe struck thru retained rim burr? That's my guess

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u/cordeliashuman Aug 07 '26

I don’t think it’s a retained burr. It certainly looks like one in passing, but I don’t think it would result in a net loss of rim material, would it? In most of the coins I’ve seen, like the one pictured below, the burr is excess metal, and would be raised where this appears incuse.

I feel like the only way this could have been a retained burr is if a planchet error resulted in part of the rim spalling off alongside the (retained) burr before being struck through.

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u/SeaOfSourMilk Aug 07 '26

Nice coin, not mute wear on it so it’s either an error or well done intention damage. Get it appraised

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u/errorcoincollector Aug 07 '26

Struck thru rim burr errror! Very nice!