The Phantom Coin: The Elusive 1974 Aluminum Lincoln Cent and the Legal Battle That Followed
In the early 1970s, the United States Mint faced a pressing challenge: skyrocketing copper prices. The Lincoln cent, composed largely of copper since 1909, had become increasingly costly to produce. Desperate to find a more affordable alternative, Mint officials began experimenting with different metals. In 1973, aluminum emerged as a promising candidate it was inexpensive, … Read more