1974 Cent Patterns
Base
About This Coin
The 1974 Cent Patterns is a United States cent from the Modern Patterns (1943 to Date) series — 6th of 15 years in the series. In 1974, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 1.6 million. The obverse features various experimental designs for proposed coinage changes and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck in aluminum. Designed by Various U.S. Mint designers.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
1974 Cent Pattern - J-2151, Aluminum
1974 Proof Cent Pattern - J-2152
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