Lines in 1980 US Penny

Hi all Just wondering if these lines are a common occurence?

Thanks!

 

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Commonly called a "woody" caused by improper alloy mixing.

Do a search for Woody and woodies.

 

It is called a "woodie". It is caused by the copper and zinc in the planchet not being properly mixed. The differing compositions then tone at different rates to different colors. Do a search for woodie or woody and you will find several on them. I am not just sure I would call them rare, but later dates are at least unusual. Small cents through the late 20's, it is rather common. Here is one of my favorite, all be it not my coin

 

Less common on modern cents, especially that strong. It's a keeper!

 

Thanks for your input and example!

 

Welcome to CT !
That is some very strong wood grain toning on that 1980. Like RLM & Thad have said, it is less common to be able to see the woodies effect on Lincoln Memorial Cents than on early Lincoln Wheat Cents. If you get a chance , check out "rlm's cent" photo gallery here on CoinTalk.

 

Wow...I see cents like that all the time and throw them back..are they worth any thing?

 

Only to us woodie addicticts
But mostly when they are found in circulation because there can be such dramatically varied toning , that no 2 are identical.

 

If it's strong and on both sides they bring a premium. Also, if you can find a red coin with woodgraining it's certainly worth a premium.

 

http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/coop49/Wood_Grain_Cents_images_by_verm_ikan_wheezy-ceaton.jpg

 

Wood this qualify?

 

nice, now that is very helpfull,,,,something else to lok for while searching through penny rolls

 

ok...last one, would this count ??? (but the reverse is clean )

 

To be determined. badthad was supposed to do some tests, but I have not seen the results yet.

 

Thanks for the info, I sure will start looking for woodies now!!

 

Check your pants.

 

Is this a good one

 

Great post! Same here...now keeping all woodies

 

why does this penny have a silver look to it it shows on both sides and it does not look like plating

 

Never mind it was plating