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Description

1942 Pattern Cent Struck in Brown Plastic
Judd-2060, MS64

1942 Cent, Judd-2060, Pollock-4035, Low R.7, MS64 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 borrows from a Baker-155 Washington medalet. Struck in brown plastic with a plain edge. The surfaces are even brown with evidence of light die striations in the fields.

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


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
October, 2012
18th-21st Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 50
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Sold on Oct 19, 2012 for: $16,450.00
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