1980 improper alloy mix penny

Is this what you call a improper alloy mix? I'm not sure, but here's is a 1980 penny that I think has it, or does it? And is it an error? It may look like scratches but they're not indented.
Thank you all for your replies and time!

 

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Looks more like roller marks to me.I don't think its the same thing as a woodie.Still worth a cent anywayyour choice to keep or spend.

 

Happens A LOT with late 70s and early 80s cents. I have no idea why. I believe it is an improper allow though.

Here is one that @Cheech9712 sent me a while back.

 

I believe those are roller marks and not a "woodie" (improper mixed alloy).

 

Okay, I just learned/heard about improper alloy mix, and I didn't know if this was one. Thank you all!

 

I’m with the roller marks. Improper alloys then to be not so straight and uniform.

 

I think they are roller marks also. Lines are to straight and uniform. Late 70's early 80's the mint knew the machinery for making cent planchets was on it's way out. I suspect the upkeep would have been minimal at best. JMO

 

That makes alot of sense. Thanks again everybody!

 

Edge to edge lines. Are unusually considered roller marks.