Lot 164
1804 C-10 R1 F12. End-of-Strip Planchet with Clamshell Lamination. Glossy chocolate brown. The right two-thirds of this half cent is well struck and free of marks. The left third of the planchet is very thin and never received any of the designs from the dies. This unstruck area shows some light scratches and graffiti that blend into the glossy toning. In addition, the thicker, well struck part of the planchet is split along the edge with a clamshell lamination that reaches halfway around the coin, as struck. You are unaware of the clamshell error until you look at the edge and then the error becomes quite obvious. A really neat and extremely rare type of mint error. EDS, Manley state 1.0. Weight 69.8 grains. Davy #04.10.24.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Rick DeSanctis, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 8/1/02:2457.
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