Planchet

Planchet -The "blank" metal disc which is struck to make a coin. Please click this link for the full VAMworld.com definitions page.
Variety and error collectors will often speak of defective planchets, but defective planchet does not create a new VAM. A planchet defect occurs only on one coin. A VAM is a listing of a die variety, which thus typically occurs on more than one coin.
Planchet Flaw describes a void or lamination (separation) in a coin’s planchet as made. OBV PLANCHET FLAW and REV PLANCHET FLAW provide a guide to the problem’s location.
1st example is of a 1 side cracked planchet

1922 $1 Peace Dollar--Cracked Planchet @ 9:00--AU55 NGC. (#7357) Sold for $55

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1922 $1 Peace Dollar--1/4" Cracked Planchet--MS62 PCGS. A rather sizeable crack in the planchet extends down from the rim at 11 o'clock and on the corresponding reverse area. (#7357) Sold for $132.25.
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1921 $1 Morgan PCGS 50 Cracked Planchet Obv Rev.
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1921 $1 Peace ANACS 20 Cleaned Cracked Planchet EF Details.
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