1959 D 1-Cent. Woody. Is it a woody?

[279773]

I have progressed over the last year in as much as now I can distinguish a woody from that of a coin with roller lines. If this is indeed a woody. I am 99.9% sure. But in a couple more years when Im on the CONECA Board ill be even better at the identification attribution analysis. Just kidding. Im sure CONECA is lol.

[eaxtellcoin]

This 1915-D was one of the best wood grained coins i've ever owned. Wood grained or ""Woody"" is just a difference in color: 1915-D-RPM#1-ANACSAU53-Slab-M.M..jpg 1915-D-RPM#1-ANACSAU53-Slab-OBV.jpg

[Jay07]

This 1915-D was one of the best wood grained coins i've ever owned. Wood grained or ""Woody"" is just a difference in color: 1915-D-RPM#1-ANACSAU53-Slab-M.M..jpg 1915-D-RPM#1-ANACSAU53-Slab-OBV.jpg

Hello Eric,

J. L. here.

Regarding this post. Do you agree that the vast majority of wood grained looking Lincoln are found in Early Lincolns?

I don’t recall ever coming across one in the 1950’s and on.

All the Best,

John

[Jay07]

I believe the generally accepted explanation is that the woodgrain look comes from improperly mixed alloy.

[279773]

Agreed, the tin does not get properly cured into the cake.

[eaxtellcoin]

Evening John,
To be honest I really don't look at many of these. If they are not an RPM I really don't give them a second look.
I cannot really answer the question, i've seen alot over 30+ years and I didn't keep track of dates.
Thanks for looking!
Eric