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This pattern, or experimental, item was one of a number of issues struck by the US Mint to determine alternate metals for minting of coins to preserve copper, tin, and nickel for the war effort.
Obverse Description
The obverse design is a reproductionof the Columbian two-centavo.
Reverse Description
The reverse is copied from a Washington medal (Baker 155).
Catalog Information
GSID:
69134
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, JUSTICE, 1942
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES MINT
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Zinc-coated Steel
Variety 2:
J-2054
Coin Date:
1942
Denomination:
P1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1942
Composition:
Zinc-coated Steel
Rarity:
7
PCGS #:
12210
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Coin Value History
1942 P1c Zinc-coated Steel, J-2054 MS
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1942 P1c Zinc-coated Steel, J-2054 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$9,750 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $8,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1942 P1c Bronze, J-2051 MS
1942 P1c Brass, J-2052 MS
1942 P1c Zinc, J-2053 MS
1942 P1c Manganese, J-2055 MS
1942 P1c White Metal, J-2056 MS
1942 P1c Aluminum, J-2057 MS
1942 P1c Lead, J-2058 MS
1942 P1c Black Plastic, J-2059 MS
Worth: $2,000 – $2,200
1942 P1c Brown Plastic, J-2060 MS
Worth: $1,750 – $8,880
1942 P1c Gray Plastic, J-2061 MS
1942 P1c Red Plastic, J-2062 MS
Worth: $4,000 – $6,600
1942 P1c Tan Plastic, J-2063 MS
1942 P1c Light Yellow Plastic, J-2064 MS
1942 P1c Transparent Amber, J-2065 MS
1942 P1c Red Fiber, J-2066 MS
1942 1C Cent, Judd-2054, Pollock-2074, High R.7, XF40 NGC....
$4,320
1942 1C Cent, Judd-2054, Pollock-2074, High R.7, PR62 NGC....
$4,800
1942 1C Cent, Judd-2054, RB 42-23, High R.7, MS61 NGC. ...
$4,920
1942 Cent, Judd-2054, Pollock-2074, High R.7, PR63 NGC. CAC. ...
$5,280
1942 1C Cent, Judd-2054, Pollock-2074, High R.7, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1/3). PCGS Population: (3/0). From The Misfits...
$2,520
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