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1942 Wartime Cent Pattern in Brown Plastic
Judd-2060, MS66

1942 P1C Cent, Judd-2060, Pollock-4035, Low R.7, MS66 NGC. Part of the World War II effort to divert copper from the U.S. cent, this design was tried in various unusual materials, including red fiber and Bakelite. The obverse Liberty bust right design is based on the KM-198 Columbia two centavos. The wreath and legend reverse is taken from a Baker-155 Washington medalet. Struck in brown plastic with a plain edge. Medallic Turn. Burdette's Third Reverse. The surfaces are glossy-brown with slight reflectivity in the fields.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2ANA, PCGS# 12215, Greysheet# 69135)


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
October, 2016
3rd-5th Monday-Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Oct 3, 2016 for: $3,760.00
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