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1942 Cent Patterns

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Experimental pattern cents produced in 1942 to test alternative materials during WWII copper shortages. These include various alloys, plastics, and other experimental compositions designated with Judd numbers (J-2051 through J-2081).

Specifications

Year

1942

Denomination

Cent

Series

Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942)

Production Years

1942

Strike Types & Varieties(28)

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1942 Proof Cent Pattern - J-2056

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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