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This S-mint Lincoln is quite common in all grades as high as MS66 and offers enough survivors in the MS67 range to satisfy even the most discriminating of registry set collectors. As this coin has an adequate number of examples active in the marketplace, one should find little challenge in seeking the top-notch specimens. Thankfully, the quality of color and strike among this and many other late-1930s Lincoln is among the best a numismatist could hope to find.
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:
2060
Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Designer:
Victor D. Brenner
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1938, S
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-S
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
15,180,000
Coinage Type:
Lincoln Cent
Coinage Years:
1909-1958
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
2674
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Coin Value History
1938-S 1c MS RD
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1938-S 1c MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $6.75 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$20,000 | $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 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $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: $3 – $450
1909 VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $22 – $22,000
1909 VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $55 – $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: $600 – $25,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RB
Worth: $2,150 – $42,000
1909-S VDB 1c MS RD
Worth: $2,150 – $150,000
1909 1c Lincoln MS BN
Worth: $2 – $960
1909 1c Lincoln MS RB
Worth: $25 – $1,440
1909 1c Lincoln MS RD
Worth: $40 – $3,000
1938-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 Fatty holder. CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 15,180,000. ...
$139
1938-S/S Lincoln Cent. FS-501. Repunched Mintmark. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$220
1938-S/S/S 1C Repunched Mintmark, FS-502, MS64 Red NGC. Formerly FS-016.5. CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$114
1938-S/S 1C Repunched Mintmark, FS-502 MS65 Red PCGS. Formerly FS-016.5. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$154
1938-S 1C Lincoln Cent -- Struck a Dime Planchet -- XF45 NGC....
$10,200
1938-S 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
$14,400
1938-S/S/S 1C RPM-2. MS63 Red ANACS. FS-016.5. NGC Census: (1/2148). PCGS Population (3/3183). Mintage: 15,180,000. Numisme...
$94
1938-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CAC. CAC: 105 in 67, 0 finer (6/26). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 15,180,000....
$366
1938-S/S/S 1C Repunched Mintmark, FS-502, MS66 Red NGC. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$154
1938-S/S/S 1C RPM-2, FS-102, MS64 Red ANACS. Formerly FS-016.5. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 15,180,000....
$94
1938-S/S/S 1C Repunched Mintmark-2, FS-502, MS65 Red ANACS....
$94
1938-S 1C MS68 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). Mintage 15,180,000. ...
$153
1938-S 1C MS63 Red ANACS. FS-016.5 RPM-2. NGC Census: (1/1915). PCGS Population (1/2407). Mintage: 15,180,000. Numismedia W...
$21
1938-S 1C MS67 Red NGC. Housed in a Generation 6 holder. CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 15,180,000....
$124
1938-S/S/S 1C Repunched Mintmark, FS-502, MS66 Red ANACS. Formerly FS-016.5. ...
$104
1938-S/S/S 1C Repunched Mintmark, FS-502, MS64 Red ANACS. Formerly FS-016.5. RPM-2. Housed in a small-sized holder....
$99
1938-S/S/S 1C Repunched Mintmark, FS-502 MS65 Red NGC....
$169
1938-S 1C MS68 Red ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 15,180,000. (#2674)...
$80
1938-S 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 15,180,000. ...
$189
1938-S/S 1C Repunched Mintmark, FS-501, MS66+ Red PCGS. Formerly FS-016.51. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$1,586
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