There are no steel cents with that date. All 1942 cents were made of bronze (copper with a bit of tin and zinc). 1942 cents are common and are worth about 3¢ in circulated condition.
In 1943 the Mint made cents out of steel to free up copper for use in ammunition. Depending on condition and mint mark a 1943 steel cent is worth roughly a quarter to a half dollar.
The bronze composition was resumed in 1944.
Average value is 3 to 5 cents
1943 was the only year for steel cents
25 to 50 cents in average condition
Zinc coated steel, not silver. Average value is 5 to 10 cents. The US has never made a one cent coin from silver.
The value of a 1942 US penny can vary based on its condition and mint mark. Typically, a common 1942 penny in circulated condition is worth around 2 to 5 cents, while uncirculated examples can be worth significantly more, ranging from a few dollars to over $20. If it's a 1942-S penny, it may be valued higher due to its lower mintage. For specific valuation, it's best to consult a coin dealer or a reputable price guide.
US steel cents were only in 1943, on average, value is 5 cents
Average value is 3 to 5 cents
1943 was the only year for steel cents
The US only made steel cents in 1943. Any silver-colored cents dated 1942 are plated. You can always use a magnet to test a suspected steel coin. If it doesn't stick to a magnet it's not steel.
25 to 50 cents in average condition
1943 was the only year the US struck steel Lincoln cents. Values for average coins is 5 cents
The 1970 steel penny is not a genuine US coin as the US Mint did not produce any circulating steel pennies in 1970. Steel pennies were only minted in 1943 due to the shortage of copper during World War II. If you have a 1970 steel penny, it may be altered or counterfeit.
Sorry no steel 1 cent coins dated 1907, only 1943.
It's face value, the coin is still in circulation. The coin is made from zinc not steel, 1943 was the only year the Lincoln cents were made of steel.
Zinc coated steel, not silver. Average value is 5 to 10 cents. The US has never made a one cent coin from silver.
1941 is a very common date Lincoln cent. Average value is 3 to 10 cents.
The US has never made a one cent coin from silver. Zinc coated steel, not silver.