Help With Approximate Grade: 1938S Wheat Cent 1 1

[ThePhiladelphiaPenny]

Hello, I am preparing to sell some coins at an upcoming show. I already graded these pieces myself but I need a second opinion. Mainly because I want to price them reasonably. Sadly I couldn't get my photos cropped correctly so the reverse photos are... not ideal.

I know it will be hard to do anything with that reverse photo but I really only need help with the obverse anyway. I was estimating MS-63. 

Thanks in advance.

 

[Coinbuf]

I would expect this to grade as MS64 or MS65 at NGC or PCGS, value raw is $4-$5 full retail.   1938 was a great year for Lincoln cents as the production quality was stellar at all three mints thus uber gems are plentiful for this date.   As a result I have seen TPG graded MS64's and MS65's that have sold for $20 or less at auction sites like Great Collections.

Edited 4 hours ago by Coinbuf

[ThePhiladelphiaPenny]

On 9/27/2024 at 5:39 PM, Coinbuf said:

I would expect this to grade as MS64 or MS65 at NGC or PCGS, value raw is $4-$5 full retail.   1938 was a great year for Lincoln cents as the production quality was stellar at all three mints thus uber gems are plentiful for this date.   As a result I have seen TPG graded MS64's and MS65's that have sold for $20 or less at auction sites like Great Collections.

Very much appreciated, and better grade than expected. I'm hoping to get $4 for it but I bought this, and four other similar pieces for a dollar apiece.

[Coinbuf]

On 9/27/2024 at 2:46 PM, ThePhiladelphiaPenny said:

Very much appreciated, and better grade than expected. I'm hoping to get $4 for it but I bought this, and four other similar pieces for a dollar apiece.

If selling to the public that is possible, if selling to a dealer I doubt anyone will offer $4, more likely to just break even at $1.

[ThePhiladelphiaPenny]

On 9/27/2024 at 5:50 PM, Coinbuf said:

If selling to the public that is possible, if selling to a dealer I doubt anyone will offer $4, more likely to just break even at $1.

Trying to sell to a dealer, but would also consider trading. Might get more out of it that way. Thanks again. =)

[Henri Charriere]

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