Check Out The Weird Colors On This 1955 S Lincoln Wheat Cent / LWC

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Dinkhart New Member United States 41 Posts	Posted 07/19/2016 12:47 pm This was in my dad's collection. '55 S was one he always dreamed of finding in circulation but never did. Anyways I've not a clue where this came from nor what would cause the neat yellowish coloration on the bottom half of the obverse. Improperly mixed alloys maybe? Kinda reminds me of the woodgrain toning on 1908-9 S cents. Hopefully it's visible in this pic, it's much more dramatic in hand! Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/19/2016 1:34 pm Not woodgrain but would be a (woody),it's not. Not a mixture issue. I think it is just some nice toning. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 07/19/2016 3:09 pm Quote: I think it is just some nice toning. John1 What does the reverse look like? Report this Post to the Staff
LincolnCentMeHere Pillar of the Community United States 558 Posts	Posted 07/19/2016 3:56 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Cascade Pillar of the Community United States 7390 Posts	Posted 07/19/2016 4:12 pm Looks more like a high grade woody rather than a toner no? Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/19/2016 4:45 pm Just looks like toning to me. Report this Post to the Staff
Dinkhart New Member United States 41 Posts	Posted 07/19/2016 4:45 pm Reverse as requested! Shame about that little mark between the wheat stalks. Something else I noticed on the obverse is what appears to be a Cud on the first of the two "5"s in the date. Not sure if it shows up in the picture too well. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/20/2016 09:05 am Not a Cud but a die chip,common. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
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Check Out The Weird Colors On This 1955 S LWC