Mrph12 Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 Is this 1948 p nickel also called a woody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie15 Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 I have never heard anyone call anything but a cent a 'woody'. When there is an improper alloy mix in brass or bronze it can be seen long before it tarnishes (the correct word for toning). I will argue that the wood grain toning is caused by something other than a bad mix as no one has reported the evidence of the effect before the metal tarnishes. I think it is caused by something in the processing once the metal leaves the crucible. I do not have enough knowledge of the processing to claim any one cause and I would not be surprised if it is something that happens long after it leaves the mint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstang Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 A “Woodie” only refers to a cent as the improperly mixed alloy makes it look like a wood grain. Not sure what caused yours but it is worn and damaged so it couldn’t command too much of a premium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrph12 Posted October 16 Author Share Posted October 16 Thanks, everyone for the feedback. Gladly Appreciated RonnieR131 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldhair Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 I believe there was something in the mix before it was drawn to the proper thickness to punch the blanks from. powermad5000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 (edited) Drying stains on strips and planchets. Worthless. Nothing to do with the alloy. Just as with cents, alloy discontinuity is on a different scale than seen on coins. Edited October 17 by RWB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malamute Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 On 10/16/2024 at 9:58 AM, Mrph12 said: Is this 1948 p nickel also called a woody? This is an extremely rare 'In God we Trust' rim error nickel which according to eBay is worth $10,000! Sorry, I couldn't resist. powermad5000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P M Posted October 18 Share Posted October 18 (edited) On 10/16/2024 at 10:14 PM, Malamute said: This is an extremely rare 'In God we Trust' rim error nickel which according to eBay is worth $10,000! Sorry, I couldn't resist. Ah, you think you jest. .......... But in truth there is a new die error category just for rim errors that we have all seen for years and years. I have thrown many of these to the wind in my lifetime. This coin however is just a damaged rim. BAR Listings (varietyvista.com) Edited October 18 by J P M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
