1942 Lincoln Wheat Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $2,990
- Sold
- Grade
- AU58
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1942 Lincoln Wheat Cent is a cent from the Philadelphia Mint, belonging to the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 657,796,000 cents dated 1942. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right, the first real person depicted on a U.S. circulating coin and the reverse displays two wheat stalks framing ONE CENT, symbolizing American agriculture. Produced during World War II, when the Mint altered coin compositions to conserve strategic metals for the war effort. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Estimated market value ranges from $0.18 to $3 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2702.
External References
Error Varieties(63)
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002 / DDO-002
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003 / DDO-008
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011 / DDO-004
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-014 / DDO-006
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-015
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-016
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-017
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-018
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-019
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-020
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-021
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-022
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-023
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-024
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009
1942 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-011
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-013
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014
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