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1938-D 1c MS RD

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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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GSID:2057 PCGS:2671 Shop related

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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1938-D 1c MS RD
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
OGP* - $12.00 $1,234
MS68 CAC $9,500 $1,234
MS68 - $1,234 $1,234
MS67 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS67 - $1,234 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234

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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. ...
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
Sold 8/4/2026
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1938-D Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
1938-D Lincoln Cent. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$65
Sold 3/16/2026
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1938-D 1C MS68 Red NGC....
1938-D 1C MS68 Red NGC....
$2,640
Sold 11/13/2025
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1938-D/D 1C DDR-1, RPM-2, MS64 Red ANACS. ...
$79
Sold 7/22/2025
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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...
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
Sold 11/6/2023
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1938-D 1C MS63 Red NGC; (3) 1938-D MS64 Red NGC, and (... (11 Coins)
$101
Sold 7/26/2004
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1938-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. Mintage 20,010,000. ...
1938-D 1C MS67 Red NGC. Mintage 20,010,000. ...
$114
Sold 7/21/2026
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1938-D 1C MS66+ Red CACG. Mintage 20,010,000. ...
1938-D 1C MS66+ Red CACG. Mintage 20,010,000. ...
$139
Sold 12/16/2024
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1938-D 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
1938-D 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
$6,300
Sold 2/28/2025
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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
Sold 6/11/2006
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1938-D 1c NGC MS65 RD
1938-D 1c NGC MS65 RD
$28
Sold 7/4/2022
DLRC
1938-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 20,010,000. ...
1938-D 1C MS67 Red PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 20,010,000. ...
$293
Sold 7/14/2026
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1938-D 1c NGC MS66 RD
1938-D 1c NGC MS66 RD
$40
Sold 12/26/2022
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1938-D 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
1938-D 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
$7,200
Sold 1/16/2025
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1938-D/D MS64 Red and Brown ANACS....
$28
Sold 8/24/2004
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1938-D 1c PCGS MS65 RD
1938-D 1c PCGS MS65 RD
$28
Sold 6/20/2022
DLRC
1938-D 1C MS67+ Red NGC. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 20,010,000. ...
1938-D 1C MS67+ Red NGC. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 20,010,000. ...
$305
Sold 6/23/2026
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1938-D/D 1c PCGS MS66 RD (RPM FS-501)
1938-D/D 1c PCGS MS66 RD (RPM FS-501)
$275
Sold 10/10/2022
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1938-D 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
1938-D 1C MS68 Red PCGS....
$6,600
Sold 12/12/2024
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1938-D 1C MS64 Red NGC, seven pieces, full, even red mint ... (7 Coins)
$30
Sold 7/26/2004
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