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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:
1975
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 #:
2704
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Body: Referring page: http://www.greysheet.com/prices/item/1942-1c-lincoln-cent-with-red-surfaces/gsid/1975 GSID: 1975 Title: 1942 1c MS RD
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Coin Value History
1942 1c MS RD
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1942 1c MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $4.10 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$230.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 657,828,600. ...
$89
1942 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS66 Red NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). MS66. Mintage 657,828,600. ...
$1,440
1942 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-103, MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/3 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). MS64. Mint...
$480
1942 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-104, MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/0). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65. Mintage 657,828,600. ...
$3,000
1942 1C MS68 Red NGC. ...
$3,960
1942 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 657,828,600. ...
$104
1942 1C MS66 Red NGC....
$35
1942 1c PCGS MS64 RD (DDO FS-104)
$450
1942 MS65 Red PCGS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (...
$16
1942 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 657,828,600. ...
$149
1942 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$35
1942 1c PCGS MS64 RD
$9
1942 1C, RD
$9
1942 1C MS67 Red NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 657,828,600. ...
$119
1942 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$41
1942 1C, RD
$10
Multiple Coin Lot...
$110
1942 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 657,828,600. ...
$207
1942 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$35
Multiple Coin Lot...
$28
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