1908s IHC

Found this at an antique store recently. Was surprised to see the MM on the reverse after asking to look at it. A few small laminations on the obv. What’s with the coloring?

 

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I think they call this a "Woody". Mixed alloy is off ? Wait for more opinions...

 

Nice coin, the coloring is due to Improperly Mix Alloy. AKA Woody due to some that have a wood-grain texture.
Your coin also has a few small Lamination errors. One at
"I" of America and one at bottom of the Liberty Band.
http://www.error-ref.com/improper-alloy-mix/
http://www.error-ref.com/lamination-loss-after-strike/

 

Seen quite often 1908 s and 1909 s Indian cents.

 

Cool. I am not really experienced with the IHCs. Seen LWC woodies from time to time, but those did not have the level of color contrast of this IHC.

 

Yes, a very nice coin! Plus, are you seeing any type of doubling here?

 

I can get a better pic of the date when i get home. I had not noticed it, but it could just be contrasting colors. I see a similar but less apparent shadow on the inside of the 0.

 

Here’s a couple close-ups of the date. Best I can do. Looks like there could be some type of doubling on the 0 and maybe the 8...Regardless, I think I got it for a pretty good price.

 

It's hard to tell now. Maybe it's the lighting. Others may chime in.

 

Awesome photos.

 

Thanks! iPhone through a 10x triplet loupe.