War Nickel

What do you guys think of this war nickel? It looks similar to some of the lincoln “woodies” I’ve seen. My guess is an improperly mixed alloy but I’m not sure about what’s going on with Jefferson’s neck. Would this be a type of lamination error or a die break?


Thanks in advance for all replies.

 

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Correct itsa woodie nickel

 

Silver War Nickels are notorious
for laminations and improper
metal mixture of the planchet strips.

I guess manganese doesn't bond
well, or the Mint didn't know how
to do it in 1942-1945.

These are very common.

 

That is a LAM imo, and its called a "woody". Woodies are more common in 1970-1980s lincoln cents.

 

I believe you but I've seen my share of woody silver nickels. Maybe i slept thru the 70-80 period