As of May, 2024, a 1942 Penny, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $110.00 and $17,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $17,625.00 in the 02/03/2014 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 32,600
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1942 Penny, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-6717,500.00
MS-66+4,000.00
MS-661,750.00
MS-65+1,100.00
MS-65800.00
MS-64+400.00
MS-64235.00
MS-63+220.00
MS-63215.00
MS-62+190.00
MS-62175.00
MS-61125.00
MS-60110.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State110.0017,500.002,063.08

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1942 Lincoln Cent (Wheat Reverse). We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1942 Penny, BN (Proof)N/AN/A15.00135.00
1942 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.001,000.00
1942-D/D Penny RPM FS-502, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A250.00925.00
1942-S/S/S Penny DDO & RPM FS-101/301, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A80.00350.00
1942-D/D Penny RPM FS-504, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A125.00650.00
1942-S/S/S Penny DDO & RPM FS-101/301, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A100.00910.00
1942-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A5.008,000.00
1942-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A8.009,500.00
1942-S/S Penny RPM FS-512, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A225.001,800.00
1942 Penny, RB (Proof)N/AN/A28.00400.00
1942 Penny, RD (Proof)N/AN/A35.0012,500.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1942 Penny, Cam (Proof) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$617.00
Lowest Sale Price
$4,313.00
Highest Sale Price
$1,588.22
Average Sale Price
$1,700.00
Most Recent Sale Price
45
Number of Sales
$71,469.91
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-672,820.0017,625.007,864.58
MS-66+1,200.003,172.502,186.25
MS-66617.004,313.001,588.22
MS-65184.001,553.00705.27
MS-64+324.00372.00348.00
MS-64120.001,006.00271.72
MS-6374.00253.00157.17
MS-62161.00161.00161.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1942 Penny, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-62 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $17,625.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1942 Penny, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1942 Penny, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 77.59% share, followed by Legend Rare Coin Auctions / David Lawrence RC with 6.90% / 6.03% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1942 Penny, CAM (Proof) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0011/09/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions384.0011/02/2022
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC143.0010/23/2022
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,700.0007/24/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers264.0011/10/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions528.0011/03/2021
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions372.0011/03/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,550.0010/17/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0008/29/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0008/29/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,056.2505/27/2021
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0008/18/2019
MS-64+NGCHeritage Auctions324.0008/07/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0006/09/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0003/16/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers156.0002/20/2019
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions851.8809/27/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,586.2509/27/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions440.0009/16/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions192.0006/13/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0004/29/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0001/03/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,360.0012/07/2017
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,172.5007/13/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2507/06/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0007/06/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions675.6306/20/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions14,687.5006/08/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0006/08/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0004/26/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions910.6304/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2503/21/2017
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,400.0003/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0002/16/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,232.5001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,292.5011/02/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions3,995.0010/03/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions164.5009/20/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions998.7509/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5009/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5008/16/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,700.0007/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,199.6806/08/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5004/27/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0003/03/2016
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers646.0002/01/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2501/06/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,588.6001/06/2016
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,468.7512/17/2015
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,586.2509/14/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0004/26/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0004/26/2015
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers2,115.0003/06/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,938.0002/19/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0001/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions223.2501/06/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions211.5011/30/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0011/06/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions205.6310/20/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions998.7507/10/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions440.6304/23/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions17,625.0002/03/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0012/05/2013
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions617.0011/01/2013
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers940.0007/27/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0006/05/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions282.0006/05/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0001/09/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions223.0010/18/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions403.0007/12/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions431.0001/03/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions74.0001/03/2012
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0010/13/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers253.0009/13/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions190.0006/01/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions173.0006/01/2011
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC184.0001/10/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0006/02/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions184.0004/28/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions127.0004/28/2010
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions184.0004/28/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions518.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,006.0010/22/2009
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC489.0006/29/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0004/08/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0001/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0001/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0012/04/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0009/01/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/30/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions178.0005/12/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions184.0004/16/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions489.0002/13/2008
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC541.0012/10/2007
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,265.0008/04/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions575.0004/09/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions161.0002/20/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/09/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0001/01/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions805.0010/24/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions805.0006/01/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0001/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/12/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC357.0001/03/2005
MS-65PCGSKingswood Galleries1,553.0009/16/2004
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena3,450.0008/14/2004
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/07/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0011/17/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions978.0009/01/2003
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/26/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions460.0002/01/2003

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Last Updated on May 15, 2024 at 01:30 AM

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