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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:
1974
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:
Copper
PCGS #:
2703
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Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for 1942 1c MS RB
Body: Referring page: http://www.greysheet.com/prices/item/1942-1c-lincoln-cent-with-red-brown-surfaces/gsid/1974 GSID: 1974 Title: 1942 1c MS RB
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Coin Value History
1942 1c MS RB
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1942 1c MS RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$110.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $90.00 | $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 |
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/133xxx/b732e156-4f38-45e4-95ee-83317fee2e70.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/435xxx/69281083-4e89-4e1b-8add-20c192601463.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/360xxx/46668f31-a86b-430a-87d1-43ecb24d68e1.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $100
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $3 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $55 – $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: $600 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $2,150 – $42,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,150 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $2 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
1942 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/0 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). ...
$456
1942 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/37). NGC Census: (15/15). CDN: $3 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Minta...
$114
No Date 1C Lincoln Cent -- Off Center, Partial Brockage -- MS63 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$112
1942 1C Lincoln Cent--Struck 10% Off Center--MS66 Red and Brown NGC....
$92
1942 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 20% Off Center @2:00 -- MS64 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$83
1942 Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Thick Planchet--MS-63 RB (PCGS).
$425
1942 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck 50% Off Center -- MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$276
1942 1C Lincoln Cent Off Center MS63 Red and Brown ICG. ...
$35
1942 Lincoln Cent--Struck on a Thick Planchet--MS-64 RB (PCGS).
$398
1942 1C Lincoln Cent Partial Collar MS64 Red and Brown ICG. ...
$12
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