Natural Or Unnatural(Cleaning) Toning

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upc239 Valued Member Canada 135 Posts	Posted 11/02/2015 12:49 pm Hello All, I was wondering if you can help ,me identify if these coins naturally toned this way or was there a cleaning attempt? Thanks again Report this Post to the Staff

gymcoachdon Pillar of the Community United States 717 Posts	Posted 11/02/2015 12:58 pm Since the lines run the same direction on both sides, I am assuming this is an improper alloy mix, or "woodgrain". Some collect these "woodies", and they are common in early (similar dates as yours) Lincoln cents, especially from the San Francisco mint. I wonder if Canada sourced their planchet material from the same supplier as the US Mint? edited to add: Those look to be very nice, uncirculated examples, I see no sign of cleaning from these pics. Edited by gymcoachdon 11/02/2015 12:59 pm Report this Post to the Staff
chequer Pillar of the Community Canada 4227 Posts	Posted 11/02/2015 1:05 pm with the woody diagnosis. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21614 Posts	Posted 11/02/2015 2:13 pm Here is my "Woodie" to use as comparison. As previously stated, caused by improper mixture of the copper , tin and zinc. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 11/02/2015 3:44 pm Does not appear that any of these three have had any cleaning, although from pictures only it can be tough to be sure. My guess, though, is that they are not cleaned or dipping or played with. Report this Post to the Staff
gidjit Pillar of the Community Canada 1980 Posts	Posted 11/02/2015 4:12 pm they all look natural to me Report this Post to the Staff
Nickel_LadyBug New Member Canada 1 Posts	Posted 11/02/2015 9:42 pm Looks natural not cleaned Report this Post to the Staff
SilverStackerKid Pillar of the Community United States 6478 Posts	Posted 11/02/2015 9:45 pm Nice woodies. Report this Post to the Staff
DEVLEC Pillar of the Community Canada 3234 Posts	Posted 11/03/2015 09:16 am Very natural to me also..and great coins.. Report this Post to the Staff
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