I need a reputable coin shop/numismatist: 1942 STEEL penny.

[coachlaw]

That's right, 1942 STEEL, not 1943. Almost all pennies in 1943 were zinc coated steel. What I have here is a 1942. It is silver in color and it is magnetic. VJER Vic's brother has had it for years and asked me about it. I'm an amateur numismatist, but I can find very little information about a 1942 steel penny. If anyone can point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it. - Sandy

[9121SS]

Wow! Never heard of a 42. I have three 43's. Let us know what you find out about it.

[Bill]

1942 was made with "steel". It's the 1943 "Steel" worth a lot.

1942 D penny is somewhere in the $1.00 rang and if in great condition maybe $10-15

1942 S penny $0.25 to $3.00 uncirculated over $1000

No mint mark can be a few dollars to uncirculated and I don't know..

There are some errors, most popular are the double die stamp

[Bill]

JMO but the photo of the coin looks to be cleaned and that has hurt the value a lot

[Bill]

Last thing, if you had the Brass 1942, now that would be some BIG BUCKS!!

[9121SS]

Last thing, if you had the Brass 1942, now that would be some BIG BUCKS!!

I've never heard of a brass 43 either.
Man, I need to start doing my homework!

[coachlaw]

Hate to argue with you Bill, but '43 was the year of the steel pennies. I've got over 40 of them. He got it in his change at a Buccees.

[Stammster]

https://uscoinsandjewelry.com

[Stammster]

If it’s not a fake, then it might be an experimental penny.

[coachlaw]

Thanks Stammster, I sent them an email.

[Bill]

You’re correct. Sorry. I blank out on dates at times. I don’t believe the 42’s were steel, just the 43’s and rare 44’s

[OneDayScratch]

So, don't clean your coins. Gottcha.

[LouReed]

If they are still there, Houston Numismatic Exchange on Times in the Rice Village has been grand central for that sort of thing to my knowledge in the Houston area. Reputable would be a fair and accurate description. Full disclosure, I have never been a coin collector and my use of their services is limited to the sale of jewelry and some Krugerrands I inherited, but I got the reference from an avid collector 35 years ago.

[coachlaw]

Thanks, I just sent them an email too. The first place has not contacted me back as of yet.

[Going_deep]

Pawn stars. They seem to have an expert for everything.