Looking for help on these two 1942 tombacs

[Davey58]

I'm stuck, and confused. These are both 1942. Is one a different bust than the other. Any insights are appreciated.

[Bill in Burl]

I think that both busts the same. One struck in nickel, one in tombac. One is harder than the other and/or a stronger strike. I like both coins.

[Davey58]

Thanks Bill,
Both are tombacs, look at the G's in the lettering. They seem to be different as well.

[Bill in Burl]

actually, it looks like clash marks on the one on the right. That would account for a weaker, shallower strike.

[coinguy]

The 1942 Tombac dies were all produced from the same master hub.
It is possible that a working die when worn would produce a slightly different strike
but this is due to die wear and is not a variety. I am sure that after 80 years if there
were different varieties that they would have been discovered by now.