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The run of proof 1938 Lincoln cents is much higher than any single-issue production of proof coins that came before, and increasing mintages became the case for proof coinage of the 1930s and early 1940s, with most successive years bringing higher proof mintages than the previous. And while the 1938 proof Lincoln cent is not really a scarce issue by mintage, it is more difficult to find in the higher grades, particularly PR67 and above.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portait and the date postioned on the right side.
Reverse Description
Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2512
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1938
Reverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Reverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1938
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
14,734
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% tin & zinc
PCGS #:
83341
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Coin Value History
1938 1c PR RD CAM
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1938 1C PR67 Red Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$5,368
1938 1c PCGS Proof 66 RD CAM
$1,125
1938 1c PCGS/CAC Proof 65 RD CAM
$750
1938 1C PR64 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (13/35). PCGS Population: (5/34)....
$228
1938 1C PR63 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (2/34). PCGS Population (1/19). (#83341)...
$184
1938 1C PR67 Red Cameo PCGS. CAC....
$6,600
1938 1c PCGS Proof 66 RD CAM
$1,700
1938 1C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/23). NGC Census: (15/21). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65....
$660
1938 1C PR64 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (10/26). PCGS Population (3/16). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS c...
$218
1938 1C PR67+ Red Cameo PCGS....
$9,600
1C 1938 PCGS PR66+ RD CAM CAC
$3,055
1938 1C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/23). NGC Census: (15/20). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65....
$576
1938 1C PR64 Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (10/24). PCGS Population (3/16). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS ...
$276
1938 1C PR67+ Red Cameo NGC. ...
$6,300
1938 1C PR66 Red Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/5). NGC Census: (17/3). From The Maltese Collection. ...
$810
1938 1C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (10/23). NGC Census: (17/19)....
$780
1938 1C PR64 Red Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (10/24). PCGS Population (3/16). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS c...
$207
1938 1C PR67 Red Cameo PCGS. ...
$9,600
1938 1C PR66 Red Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (18/4). NGC Census: (17/3)....
$960
1938 1C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (11/29). NGC Census: (18/19)....
$793
Lincoln Cent 1c Matte Finish, 1909-1916 PR BN [Type]
Worth: $360 – $3,120
Lincoln Cent 1c Matte Finish, 1909-1916 PR RB [Type]
Worth: $400 – $4,100
Lincoln Cent 1c Matte Finish, 1909-1916 PR RD [Type]
Worth: $630 – $54,000
1909 VDB 1c Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $7,500 – $55,200
1909 VDB 1c Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $10,000 – $90,000
1909 VDB 1c Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $15,500 – $162,000
1909 1c Lincoln, Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $385 – $3,600
1909 1c Lincoln, Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $425 – $4,100
1909 1c Lincoln, Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $1,000 – $65,000
1910 1c Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $360 – $3,600
1910 1c Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $400 – $4,100
1910 1c Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $630 – $14,000
1911 1c Matte Finish PR BN
Worth: $360 – $6,000
1911 1c Matte Finish PR RB
Worth: $400 – $5,100
1911 1c Matte Finish PR RD
Worth: $700 – $18,000
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