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Alexer Pillar of the Community Canada 2632 Posts	Posted 07/19/2013 02:17 am Hi all, I cant figure out what this is, is it a planchet error. These lines pass right inside the pillars and tightly in up and over the lettering. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff

coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 07/19/2013 07:10 am The lines on the reverse SW-NE are similar to a a woody and are a poor copper mix in the planchet material. Opposite direction on the obverse. They are a planchet issue. Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 07/19/2013 08:45 am As Coop said they are the result of an improper alloy mix in in the sheet of metal used to make the coins, but they are rather common and do not typically command any premium value. Report this Post to the Staff
atchisonbj Valued Member United States 293 Posts	Posted 07/19/2013 08:51 am I would concur with coop and coopercoins. I would add that this improper planchet mixture is more of a problem or affect back in the Wheat Cents from 1915-1925 especially on 21-S and 23-S. This is more commonly called the wood grain effect. So when you see a 21-S or 23-S where this woodgrain effect is so common that is actually a nice chocolate brown and the coin is sharply struck that is something worth paying a premium for. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/19/2013 09:18 am There are collectors out there that look for "nice" woodies for their collection and would probably pay a small premium. John1 Edited by John1 07/19/2013 12:38 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Alexer Pillar of the Community Canada 2632 Posts	Posted 07/19/2013 12:01 pm A woody...hmm cool I've heard of that term but never knew what it meant. Iam not to familiar with American pennies but I do have quite a few of them. Iam aware of the WAM & CAM but that's it. Is this common with Canadian pennies too? I've yet to find one similar to this one. Thank you for all your comments, very informative. Report this Post to the Staff
albertharris Pillar of the Community United States 901 Posts	Posted 07/19/2013 12:12 pm I've got a 34 wagon and they call it a ........... Not very cherry, but an oldie and a goodie...... Report this Post to the Staff
Alexer Pillar of the Community Canada 2632 Posts	Posted 07/19/2013 12:33 pm good one...I had a few funny things I was tempted to say too but...all in fun Report this Post to the Staff
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