1942 Penny Value
Posted : admin On 7/29/2022CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1942 Wheat Penny value at an average of 35 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $3. (see details)...
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1942 Lincoln Wheat Penny is Worth $0.19 in Average Condition and can be Worth $1.08 to $3.14 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. The wheat penny is a classic iconic early 21st century American coin with a face value of 1 cent that was minted from 1909 to 1956. On a personal note we just love searching penny rolls for wheat and indian head pennies. 1940 penny value is listed on the chart in distinct categories. Of first importance is Date and Mint Mark variety. Mint marks identify the branch mint striking the coin. Different values are attached depending on mint. Condition is next evaluated. A process of separating the lower condition coins finds 1940 wheat pennies worth a premium over.
Type:Wheat Penny
Year:1942
Mint Mark: No mint mark
Face Value: 0.01 USD
Total Produced: 657,796,000 [?]
Silver Content: 0%
Numismatic Value: 35 cents to $3.00
Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around 35 cents, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $3 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1942, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. [?].
Additional Info: 42 thousand proofs issued and value at somewhere around $50 each.
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**When we say that 657,796,000, of these coins were produced or minted in 1942 this number doesn't always match the actual circulation count for this coin. The numbers come from the United States mint, and they don't reflect coins that have been melted, destroyed, or those that have never been released. Please keep that in mind.
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1942 Penny Value Worth
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1942 Penny Value
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