1911 Penny - Cleaned, Weird Toning Or Messed Up Bronze Comp?

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MrSheen New Member Australia 1 Posts	Posted 02/17/2010 12:16 pm This coin has me baffled, I have seen plenty of cleaned bronze coins before but not with this effect. Any suggestions as to what it might be. Report this Post to the Staff

tnwalker10 Valued Member United States 393 Posts	Posted 02/17/2010 1:03 pm May be what people that collect US Lincoln cents refer to as a woody. It appears to have wood grain. http://cgi.ebay.com/1915-D-LINCOLN-...NE_W0QQitemZ 310197639402QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCoins_US_Individual?hash=item48393858ea Report this Post to the Staff
QldSandy Valued Member Australia 61 Posts	Posted 02/18/2010 4:40 pm I collect variety and eror Pennies and have several examples of the same sort. I believe they are called a "Streaky Planchet" possibly from the metal not mixing thoroughly. The dark spots are where the coin is obviously toning. If this is not accurate maybe someone can correct it. Cheers. Report this Post to the Staff
Learjet Pillar of the Community Australia 655 Posts	Posted 02/20/2010 2:08 pm It does look like wood grain doesn't it. Could this be from storage in a wooden box where the coin has been left for a very long time and toned? Some wood boxes may be stained or varnished which may outgas. I might be wrong, just a thought. Report this Post to the Staff
Nevol Formerly nancyc Australia 5385 Posts	Posted 02/20/2010 4:28 pm I'd go along with Qld Sandy on this one, looks like the metals weren't properly mixed, and parts are now toning. life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved Report this Post to the Staff
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