1942 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$443 MS67+BN 01-14-2021 eBay
Description
Produced at the Denver Mint, the 1942 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent is part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. The U.S. Mint produced 206.7 million examples, making this ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 22% of production. The obverse features Abraham Lincoln facing right, the first real person depicted on a U.S. circulating coin and the reverse displays two wheat stalks framing ONE CENT, symbolizing American agriculture. Produced during World War II, when the Mint altered coin compositions to conserve strategic metals for the war effort. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $0 to $3 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc, weighing 3.11 grams, 19 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #2705.
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Error Varieties(68)
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
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1942-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1942-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-011
1942-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
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1942-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1942-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
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1942-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
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1942-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-005
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1942-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-007
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