1942 Proof Lincoln Wheat Cent
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Value Estimates
Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $1,265
- Sold
- Grade
- PR
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1942 Proof Lincoln Wheat Cent is a proof cent struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 32,600 proof 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. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields prized by collectors. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Estimated market value is approximately $50. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19.05 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3351.
External References
Error Varieties(2)
1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1942 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
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