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The 1942-S Lincoln cent is a common coin that is plentiful up through MS66, scarce in MS67, and rare in MS68. This issue was well struck, and many of the uncirculated specimens exhibit great color, so buyers should have little difficulty finding decent pieces with splendid eye appeal.
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:
2084
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1942, S
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-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
85,590,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2710
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Coin Value History
1942-S 1c MS RD
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1942-S 1c MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $11.00 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $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 |
1942-S 1C MS68 Red NGC. NGC Census: 5 in 68, 0 finer (5/26). CDN: $7,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage 85,590,000....
$2,684
1942-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 85,590,000. ...
$124
1942-S/S/S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, Repunched Mintmark, FS-101/301, MS66 Red PCGS. (018.94) PCGS Population: 45 in 66 (3 in ...
$488
1942-S/S/S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, Repunched Mintmark, FS-101/301, MS64 Red PCGS. Formerly FS-018.94. PCGS Population: 24 i...
$159
1942-S/S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 Red ANACS. Formerly FS-018.94....
$204
1942-S/S --Doubled Die Obverse--MS62 Red ANACS. RPM-1....
$207
1942-S Lincoln Cent. MS-68 RD (NGC).
$1,560
1942-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 85,590,000. ...
$159
1942-S/S/S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, Repunched Mintmark, FS-101/301, MS66 Red PCGS. Formerly FS-018.94. PCGS Population: 45 i...
$488
1942-S/S 1C Repunched Mintmark, FS-512, MS64 Red PCGS. (FS-018.93) PCGS Population: (6/16 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0...
$180
1942-S 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$22
1942-S 1C MS68 Red NGC....
$3,360
1942-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 85,590,000. ...
$226
1942-S 1C MS66 Red NGC....
$41
1942-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, Repunched Mintmark, FS-101, MS64 Red PCGS. (FS-018.94). PCGS Population (16/40). NGC Census:...
$176
1942-S 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$20
1942-S 1C MS68 Red PCGS. CAC....
$9,000
1942-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 85,590,000. ...
$238
1942-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, Repunched Mintmark, FS-101, MS66+ Red PCGS. CAC. (FS018.94). PCGS Population: (41/3 and 3/0+...
$750
1942-S 1C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS64 Red PCGS. (FS-018.94). PCGS Population (16/40). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$176
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $100
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $2 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $40 – $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: $500 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,850 – $35,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,000 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $0 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
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