Looking for RPM Variety attribution confirmation from Lincoln Cent Experts

VamGuy

1938-S

Is this a LDS FS-502 (FS-016.5)??

LoveMyLiberty

It doesn't look quite right for RPM-002 the S/S/S, but it may be RPM-003, which is
a S/S. Does it have any die cracks in the wheat?

Check Coneca, it talks about all three RPM's

coindudeonebay

I have an older RPM book, says first printing 1983, I don't seem to have had the book that long, but who knows... anyhow, it's definitely not the RPM #1. My book only shows 2 RPM's for the date. RPM #2 looks almost exactly like what you have although yours seems to be a later die state. The way the lower left leg of the "S" protrudes from the main MM is the main diagnostic here, not as pronounced on your coin, same for the upper left curl on the "S" which really doesn't show on your coin but shows in the book. I'm officially gonna call this one a RPM #2.

JRocco

If I had to guess I would agree with you on this one. Looks to just have a very weak upper left curve on the S/S.
The positioning of the lower, more visible S to the west looks to be positioned properly to be the FS-016.5.
Hope this helps.

mcmxi

Coppercoins.com It looks like #2

intocoins

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I believe its the FS-016.5

TheRegulator

Looks to be an RPM #2 S/S/S, but in an earlier die state. Flowlines are not that heavy and the RPM strengthens in later die states. Looks E/MDS.

tightbudget

Looks like a 1938-S/S/S

coindudeonebay

<< <i>Looks to be an RPM #2 S/S/S, but in an earlier die state. Flowlines are not that heavy and the RPM strengthens in later die states. Looks E/MDS. >>

Well, that's new info for me. I guess I just assumed it would get weaker with later die states... thanks for the info.

VamGuy

Thanks for the input. It's a PCGS MS67RD. I'll send it in for attribution.

VamGuy

Just back from PCGS....

drwstr123

Nice pick. Congrats.

sumdunce

Very nice.



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