Click to enlargeJ1348/P1492

Although these are described as regular die trial pieces in the standard references, it is more likely they were deliberately struck for sale to collectors as part of complete off-metal sets.

Examples were struck as follows: To see available images, click here.

Copper J1348/P1492 with only the Brenner-1914 ANS, Brand and Woodin, Newcomer coins believed to exist.

One of these is ex Lohr, Polis-B/M 6/91, Simpson-Heritage 4/21 - Bourne - PCGS66RED, illustrated above, click on the thumbnail to enlarge

Aluminum J1349/P1493 with only 2 confirmed:

1) Simpson-Heritage 2/21, Bourne - PCGS65

2) B/R RCR #21-29 (1974-77) in set, Southern collection, Simpson, Stacks 11/07, Heritage 1/12 FUN, Heritage 4/12, Heritage 9/12, Heritage 11/12 - PCGS62

One of these is ex Brenner-1914 ANS, Brand and the other ex Woodin, Newcomer.

The Lohr collection had examples of both.

Note: Spark erosion counterfeits in both copper and aluminum are known.