Whitman Expo
1942 Glass, RB-42-70 Pattern Cent MS J-2069 Values
Details
This pattern, or experimental, item was one of a number of issues struck by various private enterprises to determine alternate substances for minting of coins to preserve copper, tin, and nickel for the war effort.
Obverse: The obverse design is a reproductionof the Columbian two-centavo.
Reverse: The reverse is copied from a Washington medal (Baker 155).
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1942
Composition:
Glass
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Glass, RB-42-70
Variety 2:
J-2069
Rarity:
R-7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, JUSTICE, 1942
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES MINT
Feedback:
