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1942 P1C Pattern Cent. J-2054, P-2074, R.7. MS60. Zinc 1942[P1C] "One Cent" Pattern, Judd-2056, Poll

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1942 P1C Pattern Cent. J-2054, P-2074, R.7. MS60. Zinc 1942[P1C]  One Cent  Pattern, Judd-2056, Poll
<B>1942<P1C> "One Cent" Pattern, Judd-2056, Pollock-2075, R.8 (?), MS61 NGC.</B></I> An experimental piece that was struck in various metals at the mint and in various plastics by private firms as a possible replacement for copper, tin, and nickel which were needed in World War II. The obverse design was apparently copied from the Columbian two centavo and the reverse from a Washington medalet (Baker-155). Struck in white metal, possibly the piece reported by Pollock as manganese. Struck with a plain edge. Dull gray surfaces and lightly hairlined.