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1972-S $1 Silver Clad--Detached Silver Reverse Layer--PR64 Deep Cameo and PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS.... (Total: 2 pieces)
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Description
Spectacular Split Planchet 1972-S Silver Clad
Eisenhower Dollar, Choice Deep Cameo Proof
1972-S $1 Silver Clad--Detached Silver Reverse Layer--PR64 Deep
Cameo and PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. This dramatic error shows how
the layers of a clad coin can fail, and in spectacular fashion. The
larger of the two pieces in this lot, graded PR65 Deep
Cameo, has strong contrast despite a degree of scattered haze
over the strong mirrors. The obverse appears normal, but on the
reverse, there is a dramatic change. The upper reverse shows the
powerful mirrors and contrasting devices of the obverse, but on a
gently sloping line close to the center of that side, a dramatic
break appears. A streak of deep crimson toning cedes to green-gold
at the lower reverse. Below the break, the eagle, moon, and
lettering all appear indistinct. The "missing" clad layer is the
smaller of the two pieces in this lot, graded PR64 Deep
Cameo. It exhibits the same level of contrast on its front as
does the larger piece, while on the back, the fragment exhibits a
virtually identical pattern of toning.The majority of split-layer clad errors known today lack the missing part, since most are accidentally released circulation-strike pieces with the smaller section lost to attrition. The nature of the silver clad Eisenhower dollars and their packaging create an exception, however; since the proofs were issued in special packaging, even though part of the reverse outer layer split off, both pieces remained within the plastic capsule. The split, however, exposed the billon center, which led to the dramatic toning evident on each side; the majority-copper, minority silver alloy, a 20th century version of billon, toned far more dramatically than the .800 fine outer areas. All things considered, a fascinating look at the inner contents of a silver clad coin. The two parts are encapsulated such that one can stack the holders on top of one another to create the illusion of a "whole" coin.
Auction Info
2008 July-August Baltimore, MD (ANA) US Coin Signature Auction #1114 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2008
30th-3rd
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
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