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The Lincoln cent made its debut in 1909 to mark the centennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Its introduction signaled a historic change in American coinage, as it was the first U.S. coin intended for circulation to feature the likeness of a real historical figure. This pre-war 1938 Lincoln Penny is a beautiful proof with vivid, original copper color and an impressive eye appeal, as well as the coveted RD designation for historic US copper coins. Today, the 1938 Lincoln Penny is available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The 1938 Lincoln cent from Philadelphia had a substantial mintage of over 156 million pieces and is readily available to collectors in all grades. As a pre-World War II issue, it represents the Depression-era production of the series and remains an affordable way for collectors to acquire a coin from this important period in American history.
This 1938 Lincoln Penny is a PF66 specimen according to the PCGS. Coins in this condition have no more than three or four minor contact marks and a few light hairlines that are only visible with the aid of magnification. The RD designation for copper pennies is popular with collectors, as it indicates the coin retains at least 95% of its original copper color. This coin shows a rich, golden-copper shade with pink-violet iridescence and a satin-like sheen.
On the obverse of the 1938 Lincoln Penny is a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. Victor David Brenner designed the obverse with a right-facing profile based on an 1864 photograph by Matthew Brady. The design carefully captures Lincoln’s distinctive features while maintaining a dignified and realistic appearance.
The reverse of the 1938 Lincoln Penny features the original Wheat Cent design. Two wheat stalks flank the inscriptions “ONE CENT” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” symbolizing the nation’s agricultural heritage. This reverse design earned the coin its familiar “Wheat Penny” nickname. Used from 1909 until 1958, it remains one of the most recognizable and long-lasting designs in U.S. coinage history.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about historic US copper coins. Our team is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
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The Lincoln cent made its debut in 1909 to mark the centennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Its introduction signaled a historic change in American coinage, as it was the first U.S. coin intended for circulation to feature the likeness of a real historical figure. This pre-war 1938 Lincoln Penny is a beautiful proof with vivid, original copper color and an impressive eye appeal, as well as the coveted RD designation for historic US copper coins. Today, the 1938 Lincoln Penny is available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The 1938 Lincoln cent from Philadelphia had a substantial mintage of over 156 million pieces and is readily available to collectors in all grades. As a pre-World War II issue, it represents the Depression-era production of the series and remains an affordable way for collectors to acquire a coin from this important period in American history.
This 1938 Lincoln Penny is a PF66 specimen according to the PCGS. Coins in this condition have no more than three or four minor contact marks and a few light hairlines that are only visible with the aid of magnification. The RD designation for copper pennies is popular with collectors, as it indicates the coin retains at least 95% of its original copper color. This coin shows a rich, golden-copper shade with pink-violet iridescence and a satin-like sheen.
On the obverse of the 1938 Lincoln Penny is a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. Victor David Brenner designed the obverse with a right-facing profile based on an 1864 photograph by Matthew Brady. The design carefully captures Lincoln’s distinctive features while maintaining a dignified and realistic appearance.
The reverse of the 1938 Lincoln Penny features the original Wheat Cent design. Two wheat stalks flank the inscriptions “ONE CENT” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” symbolizing the nation’s agricultural heritage. This reverse design earned the coin its familiar “Wheat Penny” nickname. Used from 1909 until 1958, it remains one of the most recognizable and long-lasting designs in U.S. coinage history.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about historic US copper coins. Our team is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
