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Penny 1942 - Australian Coins Price Guide and Values
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Penny 1942 value
The value of a Penny 1942 Australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. You can also find the price guide and value of Specimen and Proof pre-decimal coins.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 - I | - | - | $0.75 | $1.50 | $4.60 | $22.80 |
| 1942 - I - Without I | - | - | - | - | $67.60 | $92.00 |
| 1942 - Y. | - | - | $0.75 | $1.50 | $7.60 | $26.60 |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 - I | $53.10 | $75.00 | $125 | $294 | $1,080 | - | - |
| 1942 - I - Without I | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 - Y. | $63.80 | $99.50 | $143 | $217 | $583 | - | - |
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Varieties
I
Dots are visible before AND after Penny and a I is visible under the bust on the obverse.
Y.
A dot is visible after Penny.
I - Without I
Dots are visible before AND after Penny but there is no I under the bust on the obverse.
Errors and varieties from the community
| Planchet errors and varieties | ||
|---|---|---|
| #122 | Penny 1942 - Clipped | - |
| #90 | Penny 1942 - Flaw planchet on king's neck | - |
| #89 | Penny 1942 - Flaw planchet on reverse | - |
| Die errors and varieties | ||
|---|---|---|
| #56 | Penny 1942 - Die crack above date | - |
| #232 | Penny 1942 - Die crack at the right of the reverse | - |
Mintage
- Penny 1942 - I : 9,000,000
- Penny 1942 - Y. : 12,224,000
- Penny 1942 - I - Without I : n/a
Specifications - Penny 1942 - I
- Mint: Bombay
- Alloy: 97% copper, 2.5% zinc and 0.5% tin
- Weight: 9.45g
- Diameter : 30.8mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Thomas H. Paget, Reverse: George Kruger Gray
Last update : Saturday, March 15, 2025
