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The 1938-D cent is a fairly typical example of the late-1930s Lincoln issues, proving common in grades of MS66, scarce in MS67, but in all cases exhibiting good strike and generally nice color. Few buyers should have much of an issue finding decent examples, and there are plenty to choose from rather talking about circulated examples or nice mid-range Gems.
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:
2057
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1938, D
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-D
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
20,010,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2671
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Coin Value History
1938-D 1c MS RD
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1938-D 1c MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $5.50 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$9,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/133xxx/b732e156-4f38-45e4-95ee-83317fee2e70.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $45
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/435xxx/69281083-4e89-4e1b-8add-20c192601463.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $55
Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]
![Lincoln Cent 1c Wheat Reverse, 1909-1958 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/360xxx/46668f31-a86b-430a-87d1-43ecb24d68e1.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $0 – $100
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: $550 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $1,975 – $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
1938-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 Fatty holder. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 20,010,000. ...
$124
1938-D Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$65
1938-D 1C MS68 Red NGC....
$2,640
1938-D/D 1C DDR-1, RPM-2, MS64 Red ANACS. ...
$79
1938-D/D 1C Repunched Mintmark , FS-501 MS65 Red PCGS. (FS-016.4). PCGS Population: (5/11 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0...
$169
1938-D 1C MS63 Red NGC; (3) 1938-D MS64 Red NGC, and (... (11 Coins)
$101
1938-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. Mintage 20,010,000. ...
$114
1938-D 1C MS66+ Red CACG. Mintage 20,010,000. ...
$139
1938-D 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
$6,300
1938-D 1C Double Die Reverse Die 2 MS64 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (22/1371). PCGS Population (19/1348). Mintage: 20,010,000. N...
$31
1938-D 1c NGC MS65 RD
$28
1938-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 20,010,000. ...
$293
1938-D 1c NGC MS66 RD
$40
1938-D 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
$7,200
1938-D/D MS64 Red and Brown ANACS....
$28
1938-D 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$28
1938-D 1C MS67+ Red NGC. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 20,010,000. ...
$305
1938-D/D 1c PCGS MS66 RD (RPM FS-501)
$275
1938-D 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
$6,600
1938-D 1C MS64 Red NGC, seven pieces, full, even red mint ... (7 Coins)
$30
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