Price Guide for 2018 Cent Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $23.00 – $159.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $5,995.95
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $3.00 – $350.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $228.00 – $475.00
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eBayCirculated: $23.99Uncirculated: $0.83 – $1,799.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4.00 – $825.00
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eBayUncirculated: $8.50 – $249.00
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eBayCirculated: $9.80Uncirculated: $8.05 – $127.50
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eBayCirculated: $32.00 – $49.90Uncirculated: $19.99
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eBayUncirculated: $9.95 – $339.99
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eBayUncirculated: $6.00 – $2,100.00
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eBayUncirculated: $2.25 – $375.00
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eBayCirculated: $27.96 – $59.99Uncirculated: $0.99 – $199.99
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eBayUncirculated: $12.46 – $28.95
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eBayUncirculated: $2.25 – $83.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $40.00
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eBayCirculated: $4.15 – $37.57Uncirculated: $0.99 – $125.50
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $6.00 – $85.00
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eBayCirculated: $16.00 – $22.02Uncirculated: $4.13 – $549.95
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eBayUncirculated: $10.99
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eBayUncirculated: $200.00
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eBayUncirculated: $30.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,380.00 – $2,520.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.01 – $3,750.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $15.00 – $1,850.00
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eBayCirculated: $13.50 – $83.07Uncirculated: $15.50 – $88.00
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eBayUncirculated: $15.50 – $80.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $14.00 – $65.00
Design and Specifications of the 2018 Cent
The 2018 Lincoln Cent continues the long-standing tradition of honoring America’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. The obverse design, featuring Lincoln’s profile, has remained largely unchanged since its introduction in 1909. The reverse, showcasing the Union Shield, was introduced in 2010 as part of the penny’s centennial celebration, replacing the Lincoln Memorial design used from 1959 to 2008.
In 2018, the cent maintained its status as the lowest denomination coin in U.S. currency, despite ongoing debates about its production costs exceeding its face value.
Weight | 2.5 grams |
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Diameter | 19.05 mm |
Mint Marks | P, D, S |
Composition | 99.2% zinc, 0.8% copper |
Obverse Design | Abraham Lincoln portrait, designed by Victor D. Brenner |
Reverse Design | Union Shield, designed by Lyndall Bass |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
Condition plays a minimal role in the value of 2018 Lincoln Cents due to their high mintage and recent production. Circulated examples are worth face value, while uncirculated coins may command a small premium.
For collectors, coins in pristine condition (MS67 or higher) might attract more interest, but even these are relatively common. Proof coins from San Francisco are valued slightly higher, with deep cameo examples being the most desirable.
Mintage: 4,453,200,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in all grades, including MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily collected as part of date sets
Mintage: 4,933,600,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in all grades, including MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily collected as part of date sets
Mintage: 3,664,441
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in PR65 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, collected for proof sets
Strike quality can impact the desirability of 2018 cents, particularly for collectors seeking perfect examples for registry sets. Coins with full steps on the Lincoln Memorial (visible on the reverse of proof coins) are considered more valuable.
Die varieties or errors could potentially increase value, but no significant ones are known for the 2018 issue. Toning is generally not a significant factor for modern cents, but unusual or attractive toning patterns might generate some collector interest.
Overall, the 2018 cent is primarily collected as part of date sets or mint sets, with little premium value beyond its production cost.