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antelopenope New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 10/29/2014 12:31 am Alright everyone, pictures are below, what do you think is up with the streaking type effect on this quarter? I've never seen another one like it and I'd greatly appreciate any and all input. I'm not sure if streaking is the right word but the photos didn't do a super great job of capturing it. This coin is truly beautiful in person. Report this Post to the Staff

ScottWatkins Valued Member United States 50 Posts	Posted 10/29/2014 12:47 am I'm pretty sure it's called a woody. I don't think it's an "error", they are not that common, but I see them a lot. But get a better opinion from some of the old school guys. Report this Post to the Staff
Altaira Pillar of the Community Canada 2519 Posts	Posted 10/29/2014 01:17 am I thought these were called roller lines or something like that. I can't remember the exact name. Report this Post to the Staff
Matteproof Pillar of the Community Korea, Republic Of 1881 Posts	Posted 10/29/2014 04:40 am Improper alloy mix? Report this Post to the Staff
wheatchaser140 Pillar of the Community United States 2368 Posts	Posted 10/29/2014 06:38 am Quote: Improper alloy mix? This. This is what causes the "woody" effect. It's not considered an error. Report this Post to the Staff
52Raymo Pillar of the Community United States 8517 Posts	Posted 10/29/2014 12:43 pm Watch those staples. Oregon coin geek.....* GO BEAVS ! ! ! * Report this Post to the Staff
Rackster Pillar of the Community United States 4809 Posts	Posted 10/29/2014 1:40 pm Slur - roller fingers or something like that. If the surface is disturbed that might be a cause but if undisturbed and offcolor streaking then I'm thinking impure alloy. Report this Post to the Staff
Slamnbass Pillar of the Community United States 3644 Posts	Posted 10/30/2014 7:08 pm Improper alloy mix on the lincoln cents make them look like actual wood grain that's where I believe the name comes from-guess this would be the same type of improper mix that caused this,pretty cool looking-those lines aren't raised at all on the reverse are they? Report this Post to the Staff
Buddy Rest in Peace United States 7075 Posts	Posted 10/30/2014 9:36 pm I can't tell from the photos. Is the coin smooth or can you see incuse lines? If the streaks are incuse, it's probably a roller error. Keeper -- for now -- probably forever. Whatever the cause, it looks cool. Report this Post to the Staff
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