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I do believe that's quarter sawn!

 

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That's a good question? @SuperDave
Nice!

 

Do the TPGs consider the woody look positive, negative, or neutral?

 

Somewhere between "Neutral" and "Negative," I think. Original Red copper is what's prized, and I've seen plenty of Woodies I felt undergraded because they depart from the "preferred" look. Obviously, and I concede this, you won't find a woody better than RB. Exceptions apply for grade, though. For instance, 1909-S VDB is common in woody, and they don't suffer much.

 

Idk from my experience the TPGs dont like them. Here is one of mine, a 1916 graded by PCGS in MS64. I know it is hard to tell but in hand it should be atleast 65 in my opinion.

 

I just got this one in the mail today:

 

These two cents are from a transitional variety set I had fun building. I think the woody effect adds to the transition story.

 

Damn sad news , he taught more people how to grade MS Cents and always made this forum a better place . RIP Dick , thanks for all those great deals on wheaties , you are missed brother !!!

 

So sad to hear this! I had no idea! RIP Dick, a GREAT Lincoln collector.

 

I'm thinking the answer is yes since it appears to be both and they are not mutually exclusive.

 

Here's one I picked up today on my way home. Not sure what caused the toning, but it's pretty crazy!!

 

Found this one in change.

 

That obverse is insane! And a 50's woody. I like it!

 

Really minor compared to yours @jtlee321

 

Since I posted the vendor’s photos back in February, I never came back with my own. Time to do that.

 

Anyone seen a 1996 like this befor??

 

It's only Valuable as Art!
Not a Woodie though!

 

Latest '09-vdb pickup.