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.

2018-D Penny Shield, RD (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $23.00 – $159.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.99 – $5,995.95
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $3.00 – $350.00
2018 Penny Shield, RD (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $228.00 – $475.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $23.99
    Uncirculated: $0.83 – $1,799.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $4.00 – $825.00
2018-D Penny Shield, BN (Regular Strike)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $8.50 – $249.00
2018-S Penny Shield, BN (Proof)
  • eBay
    Circulated: $9.80
    Uncirculated: $8.05 – $127.50
2018-S Penny Reverse Proof 50th Anniversary Set, BN (Proof)
  • eBay
    Circulated: $32.00 – $49.90
    Uncirculated: $19.99
2018 Penny Shield, BN (Regular Strike)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $9.95 – $339.99
2018 Penny Shield First Strike, RD (Regular Strike)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $6.00 – $2,100.00
2018-S Penny Shield, RB (Proof)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $2.25 – $375.00
2018-S Penny Shield, RD (Proof)
  • eBay
    Circulated: $27.96 – $59.99
    Uncirculated: $0.99 – $199.99
2018-S Penny Shield, CAM (Proof)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $12.46 – $28.95
2018-S Penny Shield, DCAM (Proof)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $2.25 – $83.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $5.00 – $40.00
2018-S Penny Shield First Strike, DCAM (Proof)
  • eBay
    Circulated: $4.15 – $37.57
    Uncirculated: $0.99 – $125.50
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $6.00 – $85.00
2018-S Penny Shield First Day of Issue, DCAM (Proof)
  • eBay
    Circulated: $16.00 – $22.02
    Uncirculated: $4.13 – $549.95
2018-S Penny Shield Birth Set First Strike, DCAM (Proof)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $10.99
2018-S Penny Shield First Strike Cleveland Proof Set, DCAM (Proof)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $200.00
2018-D Penny Shield, RB (Regular Strike)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $30.00
2018-D Penny Shield First Strike, RD (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $1,380.00 – $2,520.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.01 – $3,750.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $15.00 – $1,850.00
2018-S Penny Reverse Proof 50th Anniversary Set, RB (Proof)
  • eBay
    Circulated: $13.50 – $83.07
    Uncirculated: $15.50 – $88.00
2018-S Penny Reverse Proof 50th Anniversary Set, RD (Proof)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $15.50 – $80.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $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
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.

Philadelphia, P

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

Denver, D

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

San Francisco, S

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.

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