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1938 1c RB

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
MS63 $2.65
MS64 $4.05
MS65 $8.10
MS66 $13.50
MS63 CAC $3.24
MS64 CAC $4.86
MS65 CAC $9.72
MS66 CAC $20.25

Apr Data

4 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    Investor Lot of 1938 1c: All PCGS MS66 RB (2 Coins) 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 36 08/15/2016
    1938 1C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (12/7). NGC Census: (11/8). Mintage: 156,696,736. Numismedia Wsl. Price fo 65 HA 64 12/30/2008
    1938 1C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/116 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (35/70 and 0/0+). CDN: $3 Whsle. Bid for N 64 HA 110 04/03/2023
    1938 1C Lincoln Cent -- Double Struck, Second 75% Off Center -- MS63 Red and Brown NGC. 63 HA 348 07/15/2021
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 2667
      Coin Date: 1938
      Denomination (Short): 1c
      Denomination (Long): Cent
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
      Mintage: 156,682,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Lincoln, Wheat reverse (Bronze)
      Coinage Years: 1909-1958
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 19
      Weight (Grams): 3.11
      Designer: Victor D. Brenner
      Edge: Plain
      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.
      General Notes: 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.
      PCGS #: 2667
      NGC ID: 22DL
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