1942 Lincoln Wheat Cent
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Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$2,990 AU58 01-06-2010 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1942 Lincoln Wheat Cent is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 657.8 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 69% of the year's production. 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 original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $3 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2702.
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