Is Your 1942 Penny Worth Money? | 1942 Lincoln Wheat Cent Guide Welcome back to Coin Explorer — where small change reveals big history. In this video we uncover the story of the 1942 Lincoln Wheat Cent: its wartime origins, identifying features, notable minting errors, and how collectors spot the rare examples that can command high prices. Whether you’re cleaning out a jar of old pennies or hunting for that one coin that might surprise you, this guide will show you what to look for and how to pr