1920 P Lincoln Cent ☆☆ Wood Grain Planchet ☆☆ Extra Fine ☆☆ 144

Denomination: Small Cent

Coin: Lincoln Wheat

Composition: Copper

Year: 1920

Color: BN

Fineness: 0.95

Strike Type: Business

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Country of Origin: United States

This 1920 Philadelphia Mint Lincoln Wheat Cent is a spectacular example of a highly collectible "wood grain" (or "woody") planchet error. Caused by an improper mixing of the copper, tin, and zinc alloys at the mint facility, this error results in distinct, alternating dark and light bands running across the surfaces that mimic the natural grain structure of fine polished wood.

Mruck over a century ago during the early years of Victor David Brenner's iconic design, this un-slabbed coin pairs early twentieth-century American numismatic history with a visually arresting mint error variant. For collectors of major planchet errors, early Lincoln Wheat cents, or unique eye-appeal variants, this distinct piece makes an exceptional addition to any advanced collection.