The coin in question is a 1942 Lincoln Wheat Cent minted in Denver (Mint Mark "D"). This one-cent piece, commonly referred to as a penny, is part of the highly regarded Lincoln Cents series, which features the iconic image of President Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the distinctive wheat ears design on the reverse. Struck in bronze, the coin has a diameter of 19 millimeters and weighs approximately 3.11 grams. It was produced as part of a mint strike, indicating it was struck directly from the coin dies rather than being produced through other means such as proof. With a total mintage of 206,698,000 coins in 1942, it is among the more common dates in the Lincoln Wheat series, which has made it widely available to collectors and enthusiasts. This coin exemplifies early 20th-century American numismatics and holds both historical significance and a place in the hearts of penny collectors. Its intricate design and the enduring legacy of Abraham Lincoln make it a cherished piece of United States coinage.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.01 |
| diameter | 19 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Bronze |
| mint-mark | D |
| mintage | 206698000 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 3.11 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1942 |