A beautiful 1942 Proof Lincoln Cent certified PF66 RD by NGC with blazing red surfaces, strong mirrors, and what appears to be attractive cameo contrast between Lincoln’s portrait and the reflective fields.

While NGC did not assign a Cameo designation, this coin has a noticeably frosted look under lighting that gives it exceptional eye appeal compared to many proof wheat cents from the period.

The 1942 proof cent was struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the middle of World War II, just one year before the United States switched to the famous 1943 steel cents in an effort to conserve copper for the war effort. Only 32,600 proof Lincoln cents were produced in 1942, making these a popular and historic issue among Lincoln cent collectors.

Collectors love these early proof wheat cents because of their:

• Sharp strikes

• Reflective proof fields

• Rich original red color

• Historic wartime connection

Coin Details:

• 1942 Lincoln Wheat Cent

• NGC Certified PF66 RD

• Proof Strike

• Brilliant Red designation

• Possible cameo appearance

• Low proof mintage of only 32,600 pieces

• Strong mirrors and excellent detail

A sharp WWII-era proof cent that fits beautifully into a Lincoln cent collection, proof type set, or registry set.

From Full Circle Coins and Currency LLC

You will receive the exact NGC-certified coin shown in the photos. Please review all images carefully and judge the surfaces, color, and cameo contrast for yourself.