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1939
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 316,479,520 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-525 |
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No additional varieties recorded for this strike.
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The 1939 Lincoln cent from Philadelphia was struck in approximately 316.5 million coins. World War II began in Europe in September when Germany invaded Poland. The United States remained officially neutral but was already expanding its military and industrial capacity. The cent production reflected a growing economy gearing up for what many suspected would be another war. The 1939 is common.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $0.10 | $0.15 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $0.15 | $0.20 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $0.20 | $0.25 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $0.40 | $0.45 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $0.80 | $0.95 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $1.50 | $2 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $3 | $3.50 |
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