1939 Doubled Die Obverse One Cent MS BN FS-101 Values

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1939 Doubled Die Obverse One Cent MS BN FS-101 Values

Details

1939 Lincoln cents are extremely common in all grades through MS66 and are scarcer in higher grades. However, a vast quantity of 1939 Philly cents exhibit excellent strike and color, leaving plenty of opportunity to find a superb example with relatively little challenge.

Obverse: 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: Wheat ears flanking the words ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the top perimeter.

Basic Information

GSID:

285368

Coin Date:

1939

Denomination:

1c / One Cent

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

316,466,000

Coinage Type:

Lincoln Cent

Coinage Years:

1909-1958

Composition:

95% copper; 5% zinc & tin

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Doubled Die Obverse

Variety 2:

FS-101

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

3.11 gr

Weight:

0.11 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

19 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

Obverse Lettering:

IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1939

Obverse Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

Reverse Lettering:

E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE CENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Reverse Designer:

Victor D. Brenner

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