1938 Canada Small Cent Value
Real sold prices from 5 tracked eBay sales — tracking since June 2026.
Photos from recent tracked eBay sales.
Computed from 5 real eBay sold listings tracked by CoinGrader since Jun 2026 · prices updated Aug 5, 2026. Not price-guide estimates.
Recent sales
| Sale | Grade | Price | Listing |
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Jul 11, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $6.98 | 1938 Canada Cent Lovely Circulated Red-Brown King George VI Canadian Penny |
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Jul 10, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $2.11 | Canada 1938 1 Cent Copper Coin One Canadian Penny George VI |
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Jul 8, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $2.83 | Canada 🇨🇦 1 Cent 1938. KM#32. Small One Penny coin. Maple Leaves. George VI. |
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Jun 30, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $0.88 | 1938 Canada 1 Cent (Sc9) King George VI Canadian Penny Copper Coin Small Cent |
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Jun 27, 2026
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Raw (ungraded) | $0.88 | 1938 Canada 1 Cent King George VI Canadian Penny Copper Coin Small Cent |
Price history (monthly median)
| Month | Median sold price | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | $0.88 | 2 |
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| Jul 2026 | $2.83 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1938 Canada Small Cent worth?
Based on real eBay sold listings, a raw (ungraded) 1938 Canada Small Cent sells for around $2. These figures come from 5 tracked sales, not a price guide.
Where do these prices come from?
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