1959 Lincoln Cent Struck on Defective Planchet, PCGS MS63RB

Description

1959 Lincoln Cent on Defective Planchet. The defective planchet gives this coin a one-of-a-kind look and feel, making it a good find.

A defective planchet refers to a planchet that does not meet the standards or specifications required for mass production. In the context of coin minting, a defective planchet is a metal disk that has cracks, imperfections, or other issues that make it unsuitable for striking coins. This can result in coins that are deformed, misshapen, or lack the desired details. Defective planchets can occur due to factors such as subpar metal quality, improper planchet production, or equipment malfunctions.

NGC Mint Error Lincoln Cent Struck Through Obverse and Reverse