Which aluminum cent do you prefer?

Zoins

1Mike1

I like the wheat cent.

2ltdjorn

Would be happy with either

TopographicOceans

1942

A tough call

MrEureka

The history behind the 42 is sexier, but the 74 is more valuable due to its notoriety.

tychojoe

Hmmm...I have a choice...which one do I prefer...

Anyway, thank you for the dream invitation - however brief, it is a pleasant dream!

(Chose 42 for the sheer beauty blast mirroring in the photo)

ricko

1942

Definitely the '42.....but would really like to find either one in change.... Cheers, RickO

oih82w8

Why not both?

"Think I'll flip a coin, I'm a winner either way
Mmmmmm, I feel lucky today "

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KellenCoin

1942

1942 just because i like the look of it better.

OldEastside

1942

The 42

Steve

Jackthecat1

1942

I prefer the 1942 because it is prettier.

cmerlo1

Definitely the 42.

TwoSides2aCoin

1942

Give me the '42 and melt the '74 since it's only worth aluminum scrap prices, in my opinion.

johnny9434

1942

the 1942, i like the eye appeal on it

Wolf359

1942

The 42 is a proof with a better reverse design. The 74 is a business strike. Not a fair contest!

AMRC

Not even a question, the '42. But I do like the way you brought them together. Interesting look.

epcjimi1

Both, doesn't matter, both unobtainable.

golden

1942

I will go with the 1942.

steveben

1942

i don't like aluminum coins, but that 42 is great and i would certainly own either.

Zoins

@epcjimi1 said:
Both, doesn't matter, both unobtainable.

My understanding is that it's perfectly legal to own the 1942. Has there ever been any private ownership issue with this coin?

Paradisefound

1942

1942
by far

tyler267

1942

@MrEureka said:
The history behind the 42 is sexier, but the 74 is more valuable due to its notoriety.

I know the story on the 1974, what is the sexy history on the 1942? I would love to know

divecchia

1942

Love the look of the 1942.

Donato

Aspie_Rocco

1974-D

The 42 is gorgeous and I would like owning it, but something is more appealing about business strike working man appearance the 74 has. Like it was not made to be a capsule queen the way proofs are.
Both are from before my time, but the Memorial reverse is the cent of my youth. And dirty socks.

Smudge

1942

42 looks better to me. I like wheat cents.

carabonnair

1942

Why not an aluminum Indian?

MrEureka

What about the 1975? It could easily exist. Anyway, I’m partial to the 42, mostly because it’s Sylvester and Esmeralda’s favorite.

MrEureka

@tyler267 said:

@MrEureka said:
The history behind the 42 is sexier, but the 74 is more valuable due to its notoriety.

I know the story on the 1974, what is the sexy history on the 1942? I would love to know

Think WW2, 42 plastic trial pieces, 43 steel and copper cents, comic book ads, and 44 steels. That plus that the 42 aluminum was unknown to almost everyone until it magically appeared here on the forum less than a decade ago!

Zoins

@MrEureka said:
the 42 aluminum was unknown to almost everyone until it magically appeared here on the forum less than a decade ago!

It was a great post on the forums and a great thread. It was originally posted by @Travel who purchased it in the 80s. The original raw photos were great showing the extra thickness as a peidfort as well. It’s too bad the raw photos are gone now.

Here are the original threads:

• https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/628993/1942-pattern-lincoln-cent-big-pictures-included
• https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/640732/1942-white-metal-cent-up-for-auction

drei3ree

1942

Where's the "BOTH" check box? That's my vote!

Namvet69

1942

Age before beauty...#1. Peace Roy