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In 1973, the Philadelphia Mint tested seven different alloys of aluminum for use in coining Lincoln cents, employing dies of the regular design but dated 1974. It was desired to perfect a composition of 96% aluminum plus other metal(s) for durability. At the time, the price of copper was rising on international markets, and the Treasury Department was fearful that bronze cents might become impractical to coin.
After this testing, 1,570,000 aluminum cents were made. Several dozen of these were distributed to members of the Senate
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History and Overview
In 1973, the Philadelphia Mint tested seven different alloys of aluminum for use in coining Lincoln cents, employing dies of the regular design but dated 1974. It was desired to perfect a composition of 96% aluminum plus other metal(s) for durability. At the time, the price of copper was rising on international markets, and the Treasury Department was fearful that bronze cents might become impractical to coin.
After this testing, 1,570,000 aluminum cents were made. Several dozen of these were distributed to members of the Senate
...Catalog Detail
Legal Disclaimer
The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.