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1938 Philadelphia Lincoln cents are common in all grades through MS66, affording many collectors the opportunity to own a nice example of this late Depression-era coin for relatively little outlay. Examples are rare in grades of MS67 or higher, which is the grading territory searched most frequently by registry set collectors and others hoping to build top-notch sets.
Obverse Description
Bust of Abraham Lincoln framed by IN GOD WE TRUST on the top periphery. The word LIBERTY to the left of the portrait and the date and mintmark (If any) positioned 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:
1960
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:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1938
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
156,682,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2668
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Coin Value History
1938 1c MS RD
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1938 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 156,696,734. ...
$69
1938 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
$9,000
1938 1C MS66 Red PCGS....
$47
1938 1c NGC MS65 RD
$28
1938 1C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (27/1554). NGC Census: (16/1174). Mintage: 156,696,736. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NG...
$11
1938 1C MS67 Red NGC. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 156,696,734. ...
$169
1938 1C MS68 Red ANACS. Mintage 156,696,734. ...
$630
Lot of 1938 & 1961-D 1c ANACS MS66/64 RD (2 Coins)
$48
Lot of Lincoln Cents PCGS MS65-66 RD (9 Coins Total)
$190
1938 1c PCGS MS64 RD
$14
1938 1C MS67 Red NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (73/0). Mintage 156,696,734. ...
$161
1938 1C MS66 Red and Brown ICG. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 156,696,736. (#2667)...
$27
1938 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$40
1938 1C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (169/1515). NGC Census: (117/1116). Mintage: 156,696,736. Numismedia Wsl. Price for ...
$27
1938 1C MS67 Red NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (71/0). Mintage 156,696,734. ...
$204
1938 1C MS68 Red ANACS. PCGS Population: (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 156,696,736. ...
$6,325
1938 1c PCGS MS66 RD
$43
1938 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$16
1938 1C MS67 Red PCGS. Mintage 156,696,734. From The MNO Collection....
$109
1938 1C, RD
$190
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $0 – $80
1909 VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $2 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $40 – $50,000
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS BN
Worth: $10 – $330
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RB
Worth: $130 – $750
1909 VDB 1c Doubled Die Obverse MS RD
Worth: $175 – $10,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS BN
Worth: $500 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,850 – $35,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,000 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $0 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
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