Updates Look on the front of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the date. It may be blank or there may be a D or S.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 06/2010:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $0.07
Moderately worn - $0.14
Slightly worn - $0.23
Almost no wear - $0.50
Uncirculated - $1.04 to $28.75 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn - $0.06
Moderately worn - $0.17
Slightly worn - $0.32
Almost no wear - $0.50
Uncirculated - $0.81 to $25.00
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $0.08
Moderately worn - $0.35
Slightly worn - $0.69
Almost no wear - $1.50
Uncirculated - $4.03 to $23.75
A 1942 US Wheat cent is common, average value is 3 cents.
The US did not make half cents in 19422. Check the date again.
More information is needed. Several countries issued 25¢ coins in 1942. Please look for questions like "What is the value of a 1942 US quarter?", "... Canadian quarter?", etc.
Such a coin does not exist. A "dime" is the slang term for a US 10 cent coin. The Royal Mint has never produced "dimes" or 10 cent coins.
The 1942 Lincoln cent is a very common coin. Most are only 3 to 10 cents.
A 1942 US Wheat cent is common, average value is 3 cents.
The US did not make half cents in 19422. Check the date again.
On average, around 25 cents, and maybe a bit more if it's a 1942-S.
One cent.
More information is needed. Several countries issued 25¢ coins in 1942. Please look for questions like "What is the value of a 1942 US quarter?", "... Canadian quarter?", etc.
Such a coin does not exist. A "dime" is the slang term for a US 10 cent coin. The Royal Mint has never produced "dimes" or 10 cent coins.
The 1942 Lincoln cent is a very common coin. Most are only 3 to 10 cents.
1 US cent has the same value the world over! i.e. 1 US cent
The value of a 1942 one cent Lincoln American coin can vary depending on the mint, the condition, and the rarity of the coin. For an exact value, a person should have the coin graded by a professional.
Check that coin again. There's no such thing as a 1942 steel cent.
1856 3 cent coin value
All 1942 US cents were struck in a bronze alloy that contained 95% copper. Any 1942 cent that appears to be made of another metal is almost certainly an ordinary cent that was plated or has been exposed to something that affected the bronze color (e.g. heat or chemicals).