Any Idea What Causes This Streaking Across Both Sides

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Kman Pillar of the Community Canada 933 Posts	Posted 11/12/2011 2:39 pm is there any value in this, pretty nice looking coin Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 11/12/2011 3:39 pm They are called "woodies" and it is caused by improper copper mixture. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 11/12/2011 8:33 pm Yep and it's a keeper! Sorry, I can't tell you the value. Your coin looks like it is in good shape so that will help. Maybe check with an error coin collector? Or a variety collector? Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 11/12/2011 8:39 pm There is no marketable numismatic value for this coin - they are very common. Report this Post to the Staff
awgheadhunter Valued Member United States 63 Posts	Posted 11/12/2011 11:19 pm dont some people collect woodies? they would be of value to them right? Report this Post to the Staff
Adam_E Pillar of the Community United States 4846 Posts	Posted 11/13/2011 12:40 am maybe on early lincoln cents, but not for memorials Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 11/13/2011 01:44 am And even the early ones do not have premium value because of the improperly mixed planchet metal. Most of the time they are sold at a discount as problem coins. Report this Post to the Staff
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