coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 1c \ Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse \ 1942
The 1942 Lincoln Cent features the iconic Lincoln portrait on the obverse and the Wheat Reverse design, which depicts two ears of wheat flanking the words "ONE CENT." The Wheat Reverse design was used on Lincoln Cents from 1909 to 1958, and the 1942 issue is notable for its production during World War II, reflecting the era's economic conditions. This particular year of the Lincoln Cent is highly collectible, especially in higher grades, as it represents a significant period in American numismatic history.
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1942 1c BN | 1c | Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse | 1942 | Philadelphia |
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1942-D 1c BN | 1c | Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse | 1942 | Denver |
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1942-S 1c BN | 1c | Lincoln Cents - Wheat Reverse | 1942 | San Francisco |