1939-D One Cent MS BN Values

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1939-D One Cent MS BN Values

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The 1939-D Lincoln cent, like so many other late-1930s branch-mint pennies, is extremely common in all grades through MS66. At the grade threshold of MS67 offerings become a little scarcer, and higher-grading examples are rare. But supplies are adequate to satisfy the average collector.

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:

2061

Coin Date:

1939-D

Denomination:

1c / One Cent

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Denver

Mintage:

15,160,000

Coinage Type:

Lincoln Cent

Coinage Years:

1909-1958

Composition:

95% copper; 5% zinc & tin

Mint Mark:

D

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, D

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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