A 1942 wheat penny is worth 2 cents for the copper.
Maybe $5 if certified MS-60 Red. In lower conditions, from 5 cents to $2 retail.
The value depends on the date, mint mark, and condition. For a specific value, ask about a specific coin.
Any US cent dated 1982 and before is mostly copper, billions are still in circulation and are face value.
The silver nickels are worth about $1.50 in scrap silver if circulated or up to about $3-4 if in excellent condition. The steel penny is worth about 2-3 cents if circulated and up to a buck or two if in brilliant uncirculated.
Average value is 3 to 5 cents
Average value is 3 cents.
A 1942 wheat penny is worth 2 cents for the copper.
Maybe $5 if certified MS-60 Red. In lower conditions, from 5 cents to $2 retail.
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.
The value depends on the percentage of the off-strike. For a 1942 wheat penny the value will probably be around $5-$10 dollars.
Average value is 3 to 5 cents
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).
Two cents for the copper.
A 1942 copper penny is worth between $0.15 and $3.00. If you have a 1943 copper penny it is worth a lot more. In 1943 because of the war and the need for copper pennies in that year were made from steel. Steel pennies from 1943 are worth around $0.30 and $2.50. If you have a real 1943 copper penny take it to a coin shop or dealer and have them check it out to see if it is real.
A 1942 wheat penny is worth 2 cents for the copper.
The value for a 1951 copper cent is worth about $0.10 to $4 depending on the condtition.