The coin in question is a 1942 United States 1¢ piece classified under the Patterns & Trial Coins series. This special production coin does not have a designated mint, mint mark, or specific material listed, indicating it may have been part of an experimental or trial process rather than regular circulation. With a denomination of one cent, this coin represents a unique aspect of numismatic history, likely reflecting design or production concepts of that era. The attributes such as width, height, diameter, and weight are unmeasured, suggesting that this particular coin may not have been fully struck or is a concept piece rather than a finalized product intended for public use. Moreover, its mintage is reported as zero, which emphasizes its rarity and potential for collectors, as the absence of production records suggests it might never have been released into circulation. Collectively, these features position the 1942 1¢ coin as an intriguing and significant item for numismatists, particularly those focused on patterns and trial pieces in American coinage history.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.01 |
| designer | N/A |
| diameter | 0 |
| edge-type | N/A |
| height | 0 |
| material | N/A |
| mint-mark | None |
| mintage | 0 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 0 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1942 |