1980 Lincoln Penny With "ghost Of Lincoln"

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2foxy Valued Member United States 150 Posts	Posted 01/22/2023 07:07 am I found this 1980 philidelphia mint penny that is not heavily circulated but the entire Lincoln bust is very faint compared to the rest of the obverse, he kinda looks like a ghost, he even has a floating nose. I haven't seen anything like this before, is this common? I posted a few different angle pics plus a comparison with another 1980 P of equal grade. Report this Post to the Staff

CJ18850 Pillar of the Community United States 575 Posts	Posted 01/22/2023 08:56 am I'm going with over polished die on this one. It is also called a woody, (Wood grain effect) from improper alloy mix. I definitely like the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8755 Posts	Posted 01/22/2023 10:38 am The lines you see are roller lines, not a woody. Here is a pic from the Lincoln Cent Forum. Pic Link: http://www.lincolncentforum.com/wp-...er-lines.jpg Glossary Link: scroll down to "Roller Lines" http://www.lincolncentforum.com/?s=roller+lines -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19159 Posts	Posted 01/22/2023 10:39 am Yes, roller lines and over-polished die issues. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96250 Posts	Posted 01/22/2023 10:52 am Nice over polished die with roller lines too. 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
CJ18850 Pillar of the Community United States 575 Posts	Posted 01/22/2023 11:29 am I stand corrected on the woody. Thank you. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8755 Posts	Posted 01/22/2023 3:35 pm CJ18850, there is hardly a time that I log on here, that I don't learn something. If I don't, I'm probably just not paying attention. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Danjor Valued Member United States 92 Posts	Posted 01/22/2023 7:17 pm Quote: CJ18850, there is hardly a time that I log on here, that I don't learn something. If I don't, I'm probably just not paying attention. Could not agree more! Report this Post to the Staff
silviosi Pillar of the Community Canada 6244 Posts	Posted 01/22/2023 7:31 pm 80% of the woody coins on sale today are polishing lines. CJ you has to study a little bit the woody's form of pattern in function of the alloy. Those are polishing lines. Report this Post to the Staff
CJ18850 Pillar of the Community United States 575 Posts	Posted 01/25/2023 6:53 pm Thank you folks. I appreciate you. I responded too fast knowing of roller lines. I usually take my time, but I was certainly guilty of giving a wrong answer and admit to it. Silviosi... thank you. But I'm good. Edited by CJ18850 01/25/2023 6:55 pm Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 01/26/2023 05:27 am I think you'll find the roller lines will rub off easily. Keep searching! Report this Post to the Staff
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1980 Lincoln Penny With "Ghost Of Lincoln"