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This is what we call a "woody." The "striping" occurs when the alloy isn't well mixed, so patches of tin- and zinc-rich metal get stretched out by the rollers to create a texture that resembles wood grain. It's very common on early Lincolns, but I like it. Your coin looks to be a business strike. Beautiful piece!  |
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Agree, not a proof. Major pic overload.   to the CCF! |
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But it is a very nice looking coin. I'm impressed by the detail on such an old coin
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It's a woody, too bad it's only on one side. I think I see very slight wear.
AU-58, maybe MS-63 is it has full, cartwheel luster under the brown.
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woodies can sometimes be tricky as it makes it difficult to see the real surfaces. MS63 maybe 64. I'm leaning more to 63
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Nice coin. Interesting, 'fine grain' woody appearance. I'd be good with AU58++. Hint of light wear, appears VDB took a hit. Sadly, not a proof.
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Nice woody. Something like AU58 or MS63.
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. Not a matte proof ,it is a business strike. Nice woody and a nice coin over all. John1  |
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Very nice looking Lincoln - |
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 , very nice woody AU-58++ |
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to the CCF thanks for posting good photos as well. I don't see this coin as a proof so with others here. As stated before a "woodie cent" these are desirable by many collectors, I see this one grading around mid to high AU. The woodie isn't appearing on both sides as well, so that isn't as desirable to a collectors, an improperly mixed alloy coin is interesting this may interest a subset of collectors as an only half or one sided woodie, I don't see many like it. I'm not seeing any of the diagnostic markings that would lend any credence this is a proof coin. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Not a proof, not a gem but a nice piece nonetheless. MS64BN is as high as I'd go. Welcome aboard CCF! |
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The edges alone don't appear square enough for a proof, plus it lacks a matte finish.
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I wasn't even aware of an 'official' PROOF issue. Aren't many coins deemed as PROOF due to their quality - even if they are a BUSINESS strike? For example, a thicker than usual planchet and a brand new die. In that example I wouldn't expect a matt finish or other characteristics like that. No way am I arguing or debating whether it's proof or not! ;) Have never heard the term "woody" used in numismatics, but I understand that. It explains a couple of other coins I have where the surface puzzled me. This Indian Head is also a "woody"?     |
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