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The year 1942 marks the last run of regular-issue proof coins before a war-induced hiatus on the production of proof coins. 1942 proof cents aren't particularly difficult, though they are rarer than the proofs that came in later years. Avoid pieces with spots and stains, choosing pieces with excellent eye appeal and nice, even color.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portait and the date postioned 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:
2532
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:
Proof
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1942
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
32,600
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3351
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Coin Value History
1942 1c PR BN
Value By Grade
1942 1c PR BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$235.00 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $195.00 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1942 1C PR65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 11 in 65, 1 finer (1/26). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 32,600....
$427
1942 1C PR63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (17/35). Mintage 32,600. ...
$124
1942 Lincoln Cent. Proof-64 BN (PCGS).
$144
1942 1c ANACS Proof 62 BN
$34
GREAT BRITAIN. Shilling, 1908. NGC MS-61.
$82
1942 1C Set of 3 Lincoln Proof Coins PF 60 ANACS. The Set Includes 1942 1C --Recolored--PF 60 ANACS. PF 60 Details, 1942<1C... (Total: 3 coins)
$115
1942 1C PR55--Cleaned--ANACS. NGC Census: (0/8). PCGS Population (0/3). Mintage: 32,600. (#3351)...
$15
1942 Proof Set PR50 to PR66 ANACS. The set includes: <... (5 coins)
$1,265
1942 1C PR65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (8/1). PCGS Population: (6/0). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 32,600. ...
$71
1942 1C PR64 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (3/0). PCGS Population (1/0).Mintage: 32,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $32. (#3351)...
$29
GREAT BRITAIN. Shilling, 1908. London Mint. NGC MS-62.
$168
GREAT BRITAIN. Shilling, 1908. NGC MS-61.
$129
1942 1C --Altered Color--PR60 Brown NCS. NGC Census: (0/13). PCGS Population (1/6). Mintage: 32,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$11
1942 1C PR 55--Polished--ANACS....
$16
The Type Two Nickel and Half Dollar are absent from this ...
$242
1942 1C Brown--Cleaned--ANACS. PF 60 Details. NGC Census: (0/12). PCGS Population (1/5). Mintage: 32,600. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$16
1942 PR 55 Brown, Polished ANACS. ...
$17
1942 1C Brown--Artificially Toned--ANACS. PF60 Details. NGC Census: (0/12). PCGS Population (1/5). Mintage: 32,600. Numisme...
$31
1942 1C PR 60 Brown--Cleaned--ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $12.00....
$30
Lincoln Cent 1c Matte Finish, 1909-1916 PR BN [Type]
Worth: $360 – $3,120
Lincoln Cent 1c Matte Finish, 1909-1916 PR RB [Type]
Worth: $400 – $4,100
Lincoln Cent 1c Matte Finish, 1909-1916 PR RD [Type]
Worth: $630 – $54,000
1909 VDB 1c Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $7,500 – $55,200
1909 VDB 1c Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $10,000 – $90,000
1909 VDB 1c Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $15,500 – $162,000
1909 1c Lincoln, Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $385 – $3,600
1909 1c Lincoln, Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $425 – $4,100
1909 1c Lincoln, Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $1,000 – $65,000
1910 1c Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $360 – $3,600
1910 1c Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $400 – $4,100
1910 1c Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $630 – $14,000
1911 1c Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $360 – $6,000
1911 1c Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $400 – $7,200
1911 1c Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $700 – $18,000
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