Coinweek: 1974 Aluminum Cent: The U. S. Mint's Bold Penny Experiment

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 3 / Views: 258
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25941 Posts	Posted 05/01/2026 9:10 pm 1974 Aluminum Cent: The U.S. Mint's Bold Penny Experiment, the Auction That Collapsed, and the Legal Fight That Still Haunts Collector https://coinweek.com/1974-aluminum-...egal-status/ Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff

Bud250r Pillar of the Community United States 841 Posts	Posted 05/02/2026 07:02 am Very interesting article. Thanks for sharing. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 99577 Posts	Posted 05/02/2026 12:24 pm well that was a long read. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 190660 Posts	Posted 05/04/2026 2:13 pm Very interesting and thank you for sharing the link! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 3 / Views: 258

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Modern Variety and Error Coins

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.3 seconds to rattle this change.