1981 Lincoln cent with streaks.

Don't know if this is an error or environmental damage.

 

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Could be a "Woodie" a cent in which the components of the alloy didn't mix properly and it results in a wood grain. I like it.

 

Seems to have a stronger wood grain effect than usual

 

It's really pretty

 

Ok

 

I don't think it's a hoodie think it's just called rolling

 

Are the lines indented into the coin?

 

What do you mean?

 

It is an improperly mixed alloy or "woodie." I have found these before. Is the reverse like this too?

 

nice find!

 

Roller lines appear from damage before the coin is struck.

If the coin has a textured feel or appearance it is due to a weak strike not smoothing the roller lines.
If the coin is smooth they have either worn down over time or it is an alloy mixing issue.

It is very uniform for a "woodie" so I'm inclined to lean in favor of your assessment.

Though I do seem to be wrong a considerable amount lately. Must be old age setting in on me.

An intriguing coin either way that I would personally keep.

 

No

 

It is smooth and yes a keeper

 

Thank you

 

Thank you

 

No it feels smooth

 

That is a cool find if it is a legit improper alloy. Very nice! I would also like to see the reverse.

Here is an improper alloy cent from my collection; it is actually "brass" and not "bronze". Also a woodie. AU58 by NGC

 

It looked like a woodie to me.
But wouldn't the grain be on both sides?
She said the reverse didn't have it.

 

Here's the reverse

 

Hmm......I don't know what to make of it