1938 S EARLY LINCOLN WHEAT COPPER CENT INB slab

Updated August 24, 2026

1938 S EARLY LINCOLN WHEAT COPPER CENT INB slab 1938-S Early Lincoln Wheat Cent INB Slabbed Copper Penny Condition: This item is housed in a slab provided by the International Numismatic Bureau (INB). The coin is a business strike 1938 Lincoln Wheat Cent minted in San Francisco, as indicated by the "S" mint mark. The metal content is copper. Based on the visual evidence, the coin appears to have a circulated brown patina with visible wear on the high points of Lincoln's portrait and the wheat stalks on the reverse. The INB label identifies the coin within the 1930-1939 "Early Lincoln Cent" category but does not assign a specific numeric grade on the visible portion of the label. Historically, the Lincoln Wheat Cent was designed by Victor David Brenner and issued from 1909 to 1958. This specific 1938-S issue represents a late-depression era copper coin from the San Francisco Mint. Lincoln cent, wheat penny, US coin, numismatic, coin grading, 1930s penny, international numismatic bureau, INB, coin slab, encapsulated, collectible currency, wheat ears reverse, vintage copper, one cent. Lincoln Wheat Cent, 1930s Penny, Rare US Coins, Graded Coins, Numismatics, Wheat Penny, International Numismatic Bureau, Early Lincoln Cent, Collectible Coins, INB Graded Penny IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer's premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms."Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction."ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions." References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characte

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