1938-S Wheat Penny

The 1938-S Wheat Penny had a total mintage of just over 15 million coins struck at the San Francisco Mint. This is a lower mintage compared to some of the others in the series, but the coin is still relatively affordable and accessible in circulated and uncirculated grades. When looking for a 1938-S Wheat Penny to add to your collection, look for one that is well-struck with attractive surfaces. The San Francisco Mint produced coins with a solid strike, and it is worth the effort to find them.

History of the 1938-S Wheat Penny

The 1938-S Wheat Penny is a beautiful coin that is affordable for those looking to add a high grade Mint State Wheat Penny to their Lincoln Cent series collection. The Wheat Penny was designed by Victor David Brenner. At the time, President Theodore Roosevelt wanted to prepare new coin designs that had more artistic merit. He chose Brenner based on a plaque he created with Lincoln’s profile. The Wheat Penny depicts a bust and profile of Abraham Lincoln on the obverse, with the S mint mark under the date. The reverse features two stalks of durum wheat.