1974 Cent Patterns
Base
About This Coin
The 1974 Cent Patterns hold the aluminum cent (J-2151) and the bronze-clad steel trial (J-2152) from the Mint's response to the copper prices of late 1973. The Philadelphia Mint struck 1,571,167 aluminum cents, and after Congress rejected the change they were recalled and destroyed except for a few never returned (Wikipedia, CoinWeek). The Mint regards the survivors as government property (CoinWeek).
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
1974 Cent Pattern - J-2151, Aluminum
1974 Proof Cent Pattern - J-2152
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