1942 Lincoln Penny W/Alligator's Skin

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Bill Kerr Valued Member United States 421 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 12:14 pm Guys can you related to me what is this condition called and caused by? Report this Post to the Staff

merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 12:21 pm Environmentally or chemically altered coin. Post mint damaged. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19119 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 12:36 pm It's a woody--classic woody Wheat cent. Result of an alloy issue with the planchet. I have piles of 'em. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 12:59 pm I am thinking an alloy mix issue. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94812 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 1:01 pm Looks like a fine grained woody - pretty nice. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 2:42 pm Seen this woody effect often over the years. Edited by Coinfrog 12/24/2022 2:43 pm Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 3:16 pm It's a crazy mixed up woody . Report this Post to the Staff
bugil46 Pillar of the Community United States 579 Posts	Posted 12/24/2022 9:35 pm Woody. Maybe. Environmental damage also. Report this Post to the Staff
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