Unique 1943 Lincoln Cent 9-Piece Set Experimental Blanks and Planchets
NGC
Included in this unique 1943 Lincoln Cent set are 9 blanks and planchets with different compositions that were part of the metallurgical testing done by the Philadelphia Mint for an alternative to the pre-1943 bronze cent.
NGC previously certified a 5-piece NGC set from The Geyer Family Collection that included an experimental antimony test piece, a pattern and 3 blanks. It originally sold for $161,000.00 in the Heritage January 2010 FUN US Coin Auction in Orlando, FL. It later sold for $58,750.00 in the Heritage November 2013 US Coin Signature Auction in New York.
This unique 9-piece set represents a fascinating part of the Mint's history and production of experimental coinage. This exciting and historic set clearly illustrates the U.S. Mint's process in developing an alternative to the bronze cent due to the shortage of copper during World War II.
1943 1C T-1 Blank (2.7g) NGC
(1943) 1C Planchet (2.7g) NGC
1943 1C NGC MS 63 Philadelphia Collection
1943 1C NGC MS 63 Philadelphia Collection
1943 1C NGC MS 62 Philadelphia Collection
1943 1C NGC MS 62 Philadelphia Collection
1943 1C NGC MS 61 Philadelphia Collection
1943 1C NGC MS 66 Philadelphia Collection
1943 1C NGC MS 63 Philadelphia Collection
Featured on the cover of Mint Error News Magazine Issue 39