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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.
- 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 : Friday, June 27, 2025
