1918 cent, lamination

[Ronald]

I found it hard to understand how the thin leaves/flakes of copper survived on this coin until I found it two years ago in an old bag.
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[mustbebob]

Those flakes of the lamination peel would have probably fallen off if the coin had been in actual circulation. Something with this date probably just sat in a bag, box, or roll for decades, and there was little or no movement.

[Ronald]

Delaminating of an almost pure copper coin also raised questions. Like carbon deposited just under a thin skin.

[mustbebob]

Delaminating of an almost pure copper coin also raised questions.

There are literally million of lamination peels on coins. The proper definition is 'A lamination flaw is a planchet defect that results from metal impurities or internal stresses. Lamination flaws cause discoloration, uneven surfaces, peeling, and splitting.'

Are there other questions you have that we can address?

[Ronald]

Thanks for your input, i guess the only value it has to it is to me, having found it in the condition it is in and not much more destroyed.
much appreciated thanks.