Price Guide for 2019 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: $33.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $1,399.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $8.00 – $65.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $360.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $3,605.55
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $8.00 – $1,050.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $144.00
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eBayUncirculated: $4.25 – $467.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $8.00 – $125.00
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eBayUncirculated: $5.00 – $400.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $7.00 – $125.00
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eBayCirculated: $9.29Uncirculated: $3.25 – $117.31
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eBayCirculated: $22.50 – $300.00Uncirculated: $7.50 – $1,250.00
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eBayUncirculated: $36.00 – $69.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $90.00
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eBayCirculated: $10.50 – $10.51Uncirculated: $0.99 – $100.00
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eBayUncirculated: $22.05
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $95.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $4.00 – $25.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $132.50
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $32.00
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eBayCirculated: $20.30Uncirculated: $1.90 – $418.33
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $47.00
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eBayUncirculated: $9.99 – $39.99
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $1,527.00
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eBayUncirculated: $139.95
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eBayUncirculated: $34.80 – $149.00
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eBayUncirculated: $27.00 – $103.00
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eBayUncirculated: $47.62 – $295.00
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eBayUncirculated: $8.00 – $44.95
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eBayUncirculated: $41.00 – $299.00
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eBayUncirculated: $24.50 – $129.89
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eBayUncirculated: $28.00 – $121.50
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eBayUncirculated: $1.25 – $20.50
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eBayUncirculated: $7.05 – $1,050.00
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eBayCirculated: $17.00 – $87.00Uncirculated: $4.97 – $1,500.00
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eBayUncirculated: $130.50
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $84.00 – $114.00
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eBayCirculated: $19.50 – $25.04Uncirculated: $0.99 – $1,995.95
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $14.00 – $150.00
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eBayUncirculated: $88.00 – $425.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $126.00
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eBayUncirculated: $9.99 – $595.00
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eBayUncirculated: $17.76 – $299.98
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $94.00
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eBayUncirculated: $111.11 – $246.50
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eBayUncirculated: $110.00
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eBayUncirculated: $113.61 – $290.00
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eBayUncirculated: $29.99 – $549.00
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eBayUncirculated: $32.99 – $118.00
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eBayUncirculated: $100.55 – $239.36
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eBayUncirculated: $88.77 – $170.50
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eBayUncirculated: $71.00 – $209.50
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $84.00
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eBayUncirculated: $45.00 – $214.49
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eBayUncirculated: $55.00 – $239.95
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eBayUncirculated: $15.00 – $155.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $2,575.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 – $900.00
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eBayUncirculated: $3.48 – $32.65
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eBayUncirculated: $9.97 – $2,299.00
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eBayUncirculated: $2.24 – $17.95
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $10.00 – $25.00
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eBayUncirculated: $5.50 – $11.50
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $22.00 – $60.00
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eBayUncirculated: $10.00 – $41.05
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $12.00 – $50.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $329.00
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eBayUncirculated: $12.50 – $199.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $14.00 – $38.00
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eBayUncirculated: $15.05 – $274.99
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eBayUncirculated: $12.50 – $545.00
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eBayUncirculated: $14.99 – $170.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $37.25 – $119.00
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eBayCirculated: $7.50 – $66.51Uncirculated: $4.95 – $300.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $9.00 – $150.00
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eBayCirculated: $77.00 – $145.00Uncirculated: $5.50 – $399.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $20.00 – $165.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $145.00
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eBayUncirculated: $103.51 – $285.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $135.00
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eBayUncirculated: $110.00 – $241.50
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $145.00
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eBayUncirculated: $103.50 – $350.00
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eBayUncirculated: $89.77 – $227.00
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eBayCirculated: $32.00Uncirculated: $15.50 – $5,000.00
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eBayUncirculated: $74.95 – $550.00
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eBayUncirculated: $26.00 – $125.00
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eBayUncirculated: $9.51 – $1,180.00
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eBayCirculated: $26.00 – $33.00Uncirculated: $0.99 – $4,550.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $8.00 – $55.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $29.25 – $138.00
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eBayCirculated: $44.00 – $158.05Uncirculated: $0.99 – $11,499.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $16.00 – $65.00
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eBayUncirculated: $14.50 – $88.50
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eBayUncirculated: $42.00
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eBayUncirculated: $21.50 – $73.95
Design and Specifications of the 2019 Cent
The 2019 Lincoln cent continues the long-standing tradition of honoring America’s 16th president. The obverse design, featuring Abraham Lincoln’s portrait, has remained largely unchanged since 1909. The reverse, introduced in 2010, showcases the Union Shield, symbolizing Lincoln’s efforts to preserve the United States as a single, unified country.
In 2019, a special West Point (W) mintmark cent was produced for the first time, adding excitement for collectors and marking the 110th anniversary of the Lincoln cent.
| Weight | 2.5 grams |
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| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint Marks | P, D, S, W |
| 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 crucial role in the value of 2019 cents. For circulation strikes, coins in Mint State (MS) condition, particularly MS65 and above, command significant premiums. The highest grades (MS67+) are extremely rare and valuable.
For proof coins, the degree of cameo contrast (frosted design on mirror-like field) greatly affects value, with Deep Cameo (DCAM) examples being most desirable. Perfect PR70 DCAM specimens are highly sought after.
The West Point cents, being a special release, are particularly condition-sensitive. High-grade examples that avoided circulation are extremely valuable due to their rarity.
Mintage: 3,542,800,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, scarce in MS67 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, except for highest grades
Mintage: 3,497,600,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, scarce in MS67 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, except for highest grades
Mintage: 3,322,053
Rarity Scale: Common (for proofs)
Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in most grades, scarce in PR70 DCAM
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for perfect specimens
Mintage: Unknown, inserted into circulation
Rarity Scale: Scarce
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Rare in high grades due to entering circulation
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: High, due to novelty and scarcity
Strike quality is particularly important for 2019 cents. Well-struck coins with full details, especially on Lincoln’s hair and the shield on the reverse, are more desirable. Luster quality also plays a significant role, with coins displaying full, cartwheel luster being more valuable.
For the West Point cents, the presence of the ‘W’ mintmark is crucial. These coins were mixed into circulation, so finding one in high grade is challenging and adds to their value.
Any major errors or varieties, such as doubled dies or off-center strikes, could significantly increase a coin’s value, though no major varieties are known for the 2019 cent.
