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The 1942 Philadelphia Lincoln cent is a common coin in all grades through MS65, though it tough in MS66 and quite scarce in MS67 and rare in grades above that. Searching for quality pieces with rich color, decent strike, and few surface problems shouldn't be difficult and is surely worth the effort.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1973
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1942
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1942
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
657,796,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2702
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Coin Value History
1942 1c MS BN
Value By Grade
1942 1c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$90.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $70.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1942 1C Lincoln Cent -- Curved Clip @3:00 -- AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (2/12). Mintage 657,828,600....
$39
1942 1C Lincoln Cent -- Clamshell Split Planchet -- AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/64 and 0/1+). Mintage 657,828,600....
$34
1942 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-102, XF40 PCGS. (FS-018.7). PCGS Population: (2/7 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). XF...
$600
1942 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Overweight Planchet -- AU50 NGC. (4 grams)....
$121
1942 1C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/18). NGC Census: (4/4). CDN: $0.40.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 657,...
$111
1942 1C Lincoln Cent -- Broadstruck -- Fine 12 NGC. From The Don Bonser Error Coin Collection Part II. ...
$42
1942 1C Lincoln Cent - Struck 5% Off Center, Scratched -- NCS. VF Details. From The Don Bonser Error Coin ...
$31
1942 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Thick Brass Blank -- VF30 ANACS. Weight 3.30 grams....
$58
1942 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet -- MS63 PCGS. ...
$6,169
1942 Lincoln Cent -- Mirror Brockage of Obverse, Struck 40% Off-Center -- MS62 Brown PCGS. ...
$2,585
1942 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on a Ecuador 10 Centavos Planchet (3.3g) -- VF35 NGC. ...
$1,880
1942 1C Lincoln Cents Brown Clip--Bent--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/1). PCGS Population (0/6). Mintage: 657,828,608...
$21
1942 DDO, Die 4 XF45 Brown ANACS, FS-018....
$38
1942 1c PCGS AU58
$30
1942 1C Lincoln Cent -- D/S- 2ND Strike 80% O/C -- AU55 PCGS. Mintage 657,828,600....
$420
1942 1C Lincoln Cent -- Planchet Lamination Reverse -- XF40 PCGS. ...
$95
1942 DDO, Die6 AU50 Brown ANACS, FS-018....
$19
1942 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck On Thick Brass Planchet -- VF20 ANACS. ...
$192
1942 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck on Thick Brass Blank -- VF30 ANACS. Weight 3.30 grams....
$129
1942 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Brass Planchet--VF35 PCGS. 45 grains....
$322
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $80
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $2 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $40 – $50,000
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
Worth: $10 – $330
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RB
Worth: $130 – $750
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RD
Worth: $175 – $10,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $500 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,850 – $35,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,000 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $0 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
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