maridvnvm Posted June 19, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) I am working my way through a biscuit tin of mixed world coins. This one has a peculiar look to is and someone commented that it might be woodgrain toning. Now this is a new concept to me. What do others think? Canada - New Brunswick, One Cent Obv:- VICTORIA D : G: BRITT: REG : F : D:, Laureate bust left Rev:- NEW BRUNSWICK, Crown and date within beaded circle, wreath of roses surrounds Minted - 1861 Reference:- KM#6 Mintage:- 1,000,000 Thoughts? Edited June 19, 2022 by maridvnvm 17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kali Posted June 19, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) Looks like it qualifies as a "wood grain" to me. The style is popular among Indian and Lincoln Cents. I don't see it as often on world coppers. Edited June 19, 2022 by Kali 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted June 19, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 19, 2022 Apparently due to the mix of metals.. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy54 Posted June 19, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 19, 2022 This effect is from impropriety mixed medals in the alloy. Some don't care for it ....and some like myself love it. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paddy54 Posted June 19, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 19, 2022 1 hour ago, maridvnvm said: I am working my way through a biscuit tin of mixed world coins. This one has a peculiar look to is and someone commented that it might be woodgrain toning. Now this is a new concept to me. What do others think? Canada - New Brunswick, One Cent Obv:- VICTORIA D : G: BRITT: REG : F : D:, Laureate bust left Rev:- NEW BRUNSWICK, Crown and date within beaded circle, wreath of roses surrounds Minted - 1861 Reference:- KM#6 Mintage:- 1,000,000 Thoughts? That's a very nice woodie...I would welcome such to my hoard any day. Very nice color and condition. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Spaniard Posted June 19, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Kali said: The style is popular among Indian and Lincoln Cents. I don't see it as often on world coppers. Thanks I hadn't noticed this... The Cupro-nickel coins from India certainly are prone from a bad mix as per my 8 anna here's a 2 Anna...Like @Paddy54 I find them quite appealing.. Edited June 19, 2022 by Spaniard 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted June 19, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 19, 2022 As shown above in many examples, improperly mixed compositions can tone dramatically along the lines of imperfection. Even on silver coins such as this .925 silver/ .075 copper 1000 Yen 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted June 19, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) Wow!! ... Happy Father's Day, ya coin-woodies!! Ummm, am I allowed to toss-in an ancient? (my sister ended-up buying this coin from me ... I love that!) => this sweet baby has a bit of a woody-look, yes? ... I'm tossing it in, either way!! (it's a beaut!) => Cheers, my ol' coiners! Pontos, Amisos AE30109-89 B.C. Diameter: 29.7 mm Weight: 19.1 grams Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena Reverse: Perseus, holding harpa in right hand, Medusa's head in left and Medusa’s body at his feet Ex-stevex6 Edited June 19, 2022 by Steve 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted June 19, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) @expat....Lovely looking coin!... The toning seems to have followed the reverse landscape with the blue sky and green vegetative mountain.. Cool coin . @Steve....Great coin, look at the detail on the hand!....Nice avatar, a friend?🙂 Edited June 19, 2022 by Spaniard 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted June 19, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted June 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, Spaniard said: @expat....Lovely looking coin!... The toning seems to have followed the reverse landscape with the blue sky and green vegative mountain.. Cool coin . Certainly an extra bonus having such toning, one of my favorite improperly annealed toners 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maridvnvm Posted June 20, 2022 · Member Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 Thanks folks this has been an education for me. A whole aspect of modern coin production that I was unaware of. I am glad I asked. Regards, Martin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy54 Posted June 20, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 20, 2022 18 hours ago, Steve said: Wow!! ... Happy Father's Day, ya coin-woodies!! Ummm, am I allowed to toss-in an ancient? (my sister ended-up buying this coin from me ... I love that!) => this sweet baby has a bit of a woody-look, yes? ... I'm tossing it in, either way!! (it's a beaut!) => Cheers, my ol' coiners! Pontos, Amisos AE30109-89 B.C. Diameter: 29.7 mm Weight: 19.1 grams Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena Reverse: Perseus, holding harpa in right hand, Medusa's head in left and Medusa’s body at his feet Ex-stevex6 Good to see you Steve wishing you and yours the best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted June 20, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted June 20, 2022 😁 Thanks Paddy54 ... cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy54 Posted June 21, 2022 · Member Share Posted June 21, 2022 (edited) Always a pleasure Steve...Im very glad to have a means that we can communicate. I'm so happy that this forum has evolved....I was just reading a few BS post over CT ....ragging on those who left. Well all I can say is I will support this forum as well its members....I always support my friends and YN's . But my tenure at CT I never once supported the forum. And won't as it's biasly politically unbalanced....and I have no need to support a forum that doesn't fit my belief's. I give you all a hat's off for standing your ground....protecting your friends....and standing up to the BS that is all to offten leveled against those who do not subscribe...! Good to see you Steve...you were missed! Edited June 21, 2022 by Paddy54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted July 30, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 I know that this thread is now quite old but I thought it was worth an update. @Paddy54 advised me to send the coiin off for grading. As an ancient collector the whole concept of slabbing a coin is alien to me. The process is not simple from the UK but I decided to have a go. The coin has recently been returned from NGC. I find taking a photo through the slab to be relatively difficult but here it is. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted July 30, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted July 30, 2023 22 minutes ago, maridvnvm said: I know that this thread is now quite old but I thought it was worth an update. @Paddy54 advised me to send the coiin off for grading. As an ancient collector the whole concept of slabbing a coin is alien to me. The process is not simple from the UK but I decided to have a go. The coin has recently been returned from NGC. I find taking a photo through the slab to be relatively difficult but here it is. Nice example of a "woody", technically known as an improperly annealed planchet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcumbor Posted July 30, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted July 30, 2023 Nice example @maridvnvm, strange to have you posting modern though 🙂 Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maridvnvm Posted July 30, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted July 30, 2023 (edited) Hello @Qcumbor. I find the whole world of Modern coinage quite alien. The story behind my Modern coins is that I was trying to get my son, who was about 10 years old at the time, into coins of some form. His piano teacher had a tin of mixed world coins (weighing about 1 Kg) that she offered to me to buy. She was going to throw them out if they didn't have any value. I bought them without any knowledge of world coins offering what I thought might be fair market value (about £250 if I recall correctly). My son however had no interest whatsoever and the tin sat unopened for over 10 years. My son has started collecting modern coins of his own volition, with a focus on Dutch coins (which is another story). While doing some sorting I stumbled across the tin and we decided to work through it together. This was one of the "finds" in the tin. We are working through the tin and selling them on with the funds allowing us both to fund our own collecting themes. Edited July 30, 2023 by maridvnvm 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted July 30, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted July 30, 2023 5 hours ago, maridvnvm said: Hello @Qcumbor. I find the whole world of Modern coinage quite alien. The story behind my Modern coins is that I was trying to get my son, who was about 10 years old at the time, into coins of some form. His piano teacher had a tin of mixed world coins (weighing about 1 Kg) that she offered to me to buy. She was going to throw them out if they didn't have any value. I bought them without any knowledge of world coins offering what I thought might be fair market value (about £250 if I recall correctly). My son however had no interest whatsoever and the tin sat unopened for over 10 years. My son has started collecting modern coins of his own volition, with a focus on Dutch coins (which is another story). While doing some sorting I stumbled across the tin and we decided to work through it together. This was one of the "finds" in the tin. We are working through the tin and selling them on with the funds allowing us both to fund our own collecting themes. Nice that it had something of value. 1kg of world coins is quite a lot of hay around the needles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy54 Posted September 12, 2023 · Member Share Posted September 12, 2023 On 7/30/2023 at 3:51 AM, maridvnvm said: I know that this thread is now quite old but I thought it was worth an update. @Paddy54 advised me to send the coiin off for grading. As an ancient collector the whole concept of slabbing a coin is alien to me. The process is not simple from the UK but I decided to have a go. The coin has recently been returned from NGC. I find taking a photo through the slab to be relatively difficult but here it is. Junt now catching up on the thread ...nice coin I hope the OP is happy with it graded. I personally find the specimen very eye appealing...nice find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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