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1942 Lincoln Wheat Cent (Copper)

This is a United States one-cent coin, commonly known as a 'Wheat Penny,' dated 1942. The coin features the profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse, designed by Victor David Brenner. It is composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, with a standard diameter of 19 mm. The color is a weathered brownish-bronze with areas of darker oxidation and localized green copper corrosion (verdigris), particularly visible near the 'LIBERTY' inscription and under the date. The condition appears to be 'Circulated,' showing significant wear on high points such as Lincoln's hair and cheekbone. There are visible surface scratches, nicks, and 'rim dings' along the outer edge. The inscriptions 'IN GOD WE TRUST' and 'LIBERTY' remain legible but softened. No mint mark is visible under the date, indicating it was minted at the Philadelphia Mint. This piece represents the final full year of standard copper production before the 1943 transition to zinc-coated steel due to wartime copper shortages. The overall craftsmanship is consistent with mid-20th-century mass-produced currency, though its current state is heavily influenced by decades of handling.

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