Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;desertgem, post: 2050685, member: 15199&quot;]Yes, that is correct as it is a 1942 aluminum cent pattern or trial piece and only a few evaluation strikes were made. Since it was twice as thick as a regular cent, it could not have been produced for circulation as it would not fit properly in coin operated devices. It was never seriously thought to be used. The 1974 Aluminum cent was considered as functional as they minted over 1.5 million of them, and when not approved by legislature, they intended to destroy all of them, but a few did &#039;escape&#039; , but since they were never issued, the Federal Government insists they belong to them.</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The mint is always experimenting with every substance, including metals, plastics, ceramics, and other materials. </p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; An aluminum Indian head cent pattern was made in 1862, and many years after that, but because they are just another trial metal and not a legal coin, produced for public use. They are usually just an extremely small number made, and in the early mint history, influential people/collectors were able to obtain them from the mint. Modern mint management insists they are more strict. The 1974 Aluminum cent is arguably a pattern also rather than a regular coin.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in