The value depends on the percentage of the off-strike. For a 1942 wheat penny the value will probably be around $5-$10 dollars.
Check that coin again. There's no such thing as a 1942 steel cent.
Steel cents were only struck in 1943. All 1942 cents were made of bronze. A bronze cent will not stick to a magnet; a steel one will.
This all depends on the Grade of the coin and the value ranges is from quite high to very low -- All depends on the condition of the coin
All Australian Pennies minted from 1938 to 1964 inclusive feature a kangaroo on the reverse. The only Australian Coins to feature wheat was the 1938 to 1964 inclusive, silver Threepence coins.
The value depends on the percentage of the off-strike. For a 1942 wheat penny the value will probably be around $5-$10 dollars.
Check that coin again. There's no such thing as a 1942 steel cent.
A 1942 wheat penny is worth 2 cents for the copper.
Steel cents were only struck in 1943. All 1942 cents were made of bronze. A bronze cent will not stick to a magnet; a steel one will.
US steel cents were only in 1943, on average, value is 5 cents
The steel cents were only struck in 1943 and have values of 3 to 5 cents depending on condition
This all depends on the Grade of the coin and the value ranges is from quite high to very low -- All depends on the condition of the coin
A 1942 zinc penny is not a common minted coin. Only a few trial strikes were produced in steel that year due to the use of copper for World War II ammunition. If you have one, its value would depend on its condition and rarity and could be worth more than a regular 1942 copper penny, which is typically low in value.
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The best way to find out if it is real, simply use a magnet. It will cling to the magnet if it is a real steel penny.
A 1942 P Copper Wheat Penny that is not magnetic is likely worth around $1 to $3 in circulated condition. However, if the coin is in uncirculated condition, it could be worth more to a collector.
All but about 1 to 2 dozen 1943 cents were made of steel. The ones made of copper were accidentally struck on leftover blanks intended for 1942 cents. Average prices for circulated 1943 steel cents range from 20 to 35 cents.