1942 Cent Patterns
Base
About This Coin
The 1942 Cent Patterns is a United States cent from the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series — the final year of the series. In 1942, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse features experimental designs exploring artistic improvements to U.S. coinage and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Produced during World War II, when the Mint altered coin compositions to conserve strategic metals for the war effort. A notable auction result reached $200K in PR66 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Charles E. Barber, George T. Morgan, and others.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(28)
(1942) Cent Pattern - RB-42-70-X-1
(1942) Cent Pattern - RB-42-70-X-3
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2051, Bronze
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2052, Brass
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2053, Zinc
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2054, Zinc Coated Steel
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2055, Manganese
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2056, White Metal
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2057, Aluminum
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2058, Lead
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2059, Black Plastic
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2060, Brown Plastic
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2061, Grey
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2062, Red
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2063, Tan
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2064, Light Yellow
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2065, Transparent Amber
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2066, Red Fiber
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2067, Bakelite
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2068, Hard Rubber
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2069, Glass 42-70
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2079, Lincoln Aluminum
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2080, Lincoln Zinc Coated Steel
1942 Cent Pattern - J-2081, High Relief
1942 Cent Pattern - P-2077, Experimental White Metal
1942 Cent Pattern - RB-42-70-X-2
1942 Cent Pattern - RB-42-70-X-4
1942 Proof Cent Pattern - J-2056
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