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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:
2533
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 #:
83353
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Coin Value History
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1942 1C Lincoln Cent -- Reverse Lamination -- PR63 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 5 in 63 Cameo, 113 finer (4/26). CDN: $120 Wh...
$124
1942 Lincoln Cent. Proof-67 RD Cameo (PCGS). CAC. CMQ
$11,590
1942 1C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 40 in 64 Cameo (1 in 64+), 73 finer (4/26). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. ...
$244
1942 1C PR66 Red Cameo NGC. ...
$1,220
1942 1C PR65 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: 34 in 65 Cameo, 24 finer (12/25). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. ...
$586
1942 1C PR62 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (2/51). PCGS Population (1/32). (#83353)...
$161
1942 1C PR63 Red Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 63 Cameo, 93 finer (5/26). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63....
$159
1942 1C PR67 Red Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$3,360
1942 Lincoln Cent. Proof-64 RD Cameo (NGC).
$264
1942 1C PR66 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: 29 in 66 Cameo (1 in 66+), 6 finer (12/25). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66....
$1,342
1942 1C PR65 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (33/26). PCGS Population: (33/19). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65....
$384
1942 1C PR63 Red Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (6/84). NGC Census: (5/93). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63....
$127
1942 1C PR67 Red Cameo NGC. ...
$2,820
1942 1C PR64+ Red Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (35/58 and 2/1+). PCGS Population: (32/54 and 0/2+). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for...
$372
1C 1942 NGC PR66 CAM
$1,087
1942 1C PR65 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (33/25). PCGS Population: (35/19). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65....
$528
1942 1c NGC Proof 63 RD CAM
$143
1942 1C PR67 Red Cameo PCGS. ...
$14,688
1942 1C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/54). NGC Census: (34/57). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. ...
$120
1942 1c NGC Proof 66 RD CAM
$1,700
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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