1942 Aluminum Lincoln Wheat Cent PCGS SP-66, J-2079 Pattern

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CCFPress Press Manager United States 1420 Posts	Posted 03/02/2026 3:18 pm PCGS - This Lincoln Cent was struck on aluminum using a standard die, yet on a planchet nearly twice the thickness of a normal "penny." Many experimental compositions were tested in 1942, but only three alloys are known today: aluminum, zinc-coated steel, and white metal. This aluminum cent remains, graded PCGS SP66, and last sold for $199,750. Team copper or aluminum? Check out Small Cent Patterns on ebay Check out Small Cent Patterns on ebay Report this Post to the Staff

Rocky B Valued Member United States 109 Posts	Posted 03/02/2026 3:37 pm Whaaat! that's amazing!!!! Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34396 Posts	Posted 03/02/2026 3:41 pm Quote: Team copper or aluminum? It's a beaut, but count me on team copper. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19120 Posts	Posted 03/02/2026 3:44 pm Very clean and crisp. Suppose it's better than pot metal... Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73747 Posts	Posted 03/02/2026 3:53 pm Very cool! Never knew that this existed. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94892 Posts	Posted 03/02/2026 4:09 pm very nice example 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 187702 Posts	Posted 03/02/2026 4:41 pm Oh, hello! Quote: It's a beaut, but count me on team copper. At least 95%. 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
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6464 Posts	Posted 03/02/2026 4:47 pm Team aluminum! This pattern is a gorgeous experimental coin struck in a legitimate way. A copper 1943 is just a leftover planchet in the hopper. If I got one blue M&M in my red and green Christmas M&M bag, I wouldn't frame it and sell it later for $15000. Is this beauty worth $200 grand? Debatable. But it's definitely cool! Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8732 Posts	Posted 03/02/2026 5:35 pm It struck up quite well and has beautiful fields, I like it! -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
fplagge Pillar of the Community United States 656 Posts	Posted 03/02/2026 6:14 pm It surely is beautiful ... but would it fit into a gum ball machine? SIGH Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24977 Posts	Posted 03/02/2026 10:41 pm Quote: yet on a planchet nearly twice the thickness of a normal "penny." Very cool - a piedfort penny! Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5770 Posts	Posted 03/03/2026 03:53 am That extra thickness sure helped this coin strike up nicely. Full, sharp detail on all devices makes this one resemble a medal. Also, is it my imagination or is there a collar clash near the rim through UNUM, @ k12 - k3? (Maybe it's glare, but it sure resembles one.) Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15394 Posts	Posted 03/03/2026 07:16 am Wow - that is a gorgeous coin. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 03/03/2026 08:21 am Instead we got steel. 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
Mike Byers New Member United States 16 Posts	Posted 03/05/2026 09:56 am Andy Lustig purchased this coin out of an auction for $199,750. I bought it from him and sold it immediately. https://mikebyers.com/12229741.html Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24150 Posts	Posted 03/05/2026 09:57 am Sweet coin Mike. Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
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