1961-D Lincoln Memorial Cent / LMC A Bit Of An Unusual Woody

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Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3334 Posts	Posted 10/04/2015 3:47 pm Since this is not from the 1978-1982 time period when Woodys are thought to have their grain effect from roller dirt or something like that, I am thinking this may be improper alloy mix. Tin was still a very minor part of the mix in 1961. But it seems like the lines are more "dotted". Any opinions? Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 10/04/2015 3:59 pm almost looks like it had a light acid batch that made those marks. But it is a lot more interesting than the ones with just the lines on it. Report this Post to the Staff
Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3334 Posts	Posted 10/04/2015 4:01 pm Quote: almost looks like it had a light acid batch that made those marks I know nothing about an acid bath. Would there be any other symptoms? Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 10/04/2015 4:09 pm When the acid is stronger it eats away the coin coin evenly. reducing the overall size and thickness of the coin. They used to turn cents into dime size doing this. Back in the 60's you could get a soda for 7-1- cents. So if you got a 7 ounce both of soda, then it cost you 7 cents, giving you back Three Cents in change. (I never did this, just heard about it) They would do this in chemistry class. Even removing the silver on clad coins. This can be done with things like ketchup, taco sauce of anything with vinegar base to it. (turning a circulated cent pink in color)Or stronger acids. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/04/2015 4:17 pm improper alloy mix is what causes woodies. Looks very nice. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3334 Posts	Posted 10/04/2015 4:27 pm Those are *really* interesting acid images! Most of them seem to be pitted, so I thought I would try a closer photo. I am not at all sure what it is telling me! Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 10/04/2015 5:32 pm It maybe from a poor mixture of the copper. A keeper though. Report this Post to the Staff
Centsei Valued Member United States 314 Posts	Posted 10/04/2015 6:07 pm A non-scientific comment: I like it. Definitely a cool coin to be so recent. Report this Post to the Staff
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1961-D LMC A Bit Of An Unusual Woody