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Cissy18 Valued Member United States 51 Posts	Posted 06/21/2025 5:25 pm From my grandpa's collection, 1918 Wheat penny. Is this a woody or just post-mint damage? Report this Post to the Staff

ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19152 Posts	Posted 06/21/2025 5:48 pm I suspect we're seeing some woody characteristics, even though the coin appears well circulated and perhaps cleaned at some point. Sharp, clear photos taken of the coin removed from the 2x2 might clarify matters. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21606 Posts	Posted 06/21/2025 5:54 pm Please remove and supply the weight to two decimal points. Not quite sure what is going on. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74085 Posts	Posted 06/21/2025 5:56 pm Could be a Woody. Can you take it out of its holder? Errers and Varietys. Edited by Errers and Varietys 06/21/2025 6:18 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Cissy18 Valued Member United States 51 Posts	Posted 06/21/2025 6:01 pm Are these photos better? Report this Post to the Staff
Cissy18 Valued Member United States 51 Posts	Posted 06/21/2025 6:02 pm 3.05g weight Report this Post to the Staff
DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 06/21/2025 6:06 pm cleaned metal detecting coin, no doubt. I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Report this Post to the Staff
Cissy18 Valued Member United States 51 Posts	Posted 06/21/2025 6:15 pm Pretty sure I remember grandpa cleaning his coins with ketchup lol. Report this Post to the Staff
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10521 Posts	Posted 06/21/2025 9:19 pm Looks more like harshly cleaned with something abrasive. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95801 Posts	Posted 06/21/2025 10:09 pm Quote: Pretty sure I remember grandpa cleaning his coins with ketchup lol. 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
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 06/23/2025 11:13 am Quote: Pretty sure I remember grandpa cleaning his coins with ketchup lol. Yes, the vinegar in ketchup is acidic. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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