As of May, 2024, a 1918-S Penny, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $225.00 and $33,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $37,950.00 in the 08/04/2007 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Victor David Brenner
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 19.00 millimeters
Weight: 3.11 grams
Mintage: 34,680,000
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
Series: Lincoln Cents 1909-1958

1918-S Penny, Rd (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-65+33,000.00
MS-656,500.00
MS-64+2,600.00
MS-641,100.00
MS-63+825.00
MS-63675.00
MS-62+475.00
MS-62425.00
MS-61285.00
MS-60225.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State225.0033,000.004,611.00

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1918 Lincoln Cent (Wheat Reverse). We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1918 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0032.0034.00325.00
1918-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.00100.00110.00575.00
1918-S Penny, BN (Regular Strike)1.0085.00110.003,400.00
1918 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A35.00360.00
1918 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A50.0067,000.00
1918-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A125.005,750.00
1918-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A175.0095,000.00
1918-S Penny, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A130.005,250.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1918-S Penny, Rd (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$242.00

Lowest Sale Price
$13,800.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,819.01

Average Sale Price
$1,140.00

Most Recent Sale Price
79

Number of Sales
$143,701.55

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+1,898.0037,950.009,350.33
MS-652,520.009,600.005,640.36
MS-64+870.004,320.002,423.75
MS-64242.0013,800.001,819.01
MS-63253.00920.00557.00
MS-6057.00109.0083.00
AU-5813.0013.0013.00
PO-183.001,300.00691.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1918-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-65+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $37,950.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1918-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1918-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 74.24% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 7.58% / 6.82% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1918-S Penny, RD (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0005/24/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions9,600.0005/07/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0004/30/2023
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions8,700.0008/28/2022
MS-64+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,585.0007/28/2022
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0005/09/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0008/29/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,760.0006/20/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0003/17/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0008/09/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0006/10/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0006/07/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0004/26/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers432.0003/25/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0003/18/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions840.0001/12/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0011/20/2019
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0009/08/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0008/18/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0006/09/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0006/09/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0011/11/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers4,080.0011/01/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0010/30/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers4,560.0008/22/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0007/15/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0006/17/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers6,000.0003/21/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers900.0003/21/2018
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2507/06/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0002/16/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0001/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5010/03/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions969.3809/07/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,399.4204/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5011/06/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11,162.5010/08/2014
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,300.0007/06/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0004/23/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5002/27/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0002/27/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,997.0011/01/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0006/05/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections83.0012/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,233.0008/02/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,821.0008/02/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0007/12/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers805.0003/22/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,473.0003/22/2012
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,609.0002/02/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0002/02/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,875.0001/24/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,456.0001/03/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0002/03/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0010/27/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0009/22/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0007/08/2010
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions253.0006/14/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0006/02/2010
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions57.0004/15/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions109.0004/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0004/01/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions13.0002/02/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25,300.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0002/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,335.0001/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11,500.0012/04/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena3,680.0011/01/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena13,800.0006/01/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions3,335.0004/28/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0002/13/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0002/13/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,300.0010/22/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/08/2007
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena37,950.0008/04/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0005/01/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0002/20/2007
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,185.0008/16/2006
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,725.0006/26/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0004/26/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0004/06/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/01/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions21,850.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0011/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/01/2005
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,668.0008/12/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions13,800.0007/28/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions25,300.0005/04/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,610.0011/28/2004
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0008/14/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions805.0007/20/2004
MS-64PCGSStack's/ANR1,495.0006/23/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0006/03/2004
PO-1PCGSStack's/ANR1,300.0006/01/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0003/25/2004
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries2,070.0001/25/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0001/07/2004
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,265.0012/01/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,898.0011/07/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions748.0009/10/2003
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions242.0009/01/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0007/26/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/26/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions472.0006/04/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0005/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0011/25/2002
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries1,150.0006/02/2002
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,035.0003/21/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0002/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0001/09/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0010/03/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,900.0007/04/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions862.0005/01/2001
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,255.0005/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/05/2001
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,760.0002/16/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/04/2001
MS-65+PCGSSuperior Galleries3,680.0006/05/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/08/2000
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena6,325.0003/18/1999
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/09/1998
MS-64PCGSDavid Akers770.0010/01/1997
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0007/30/1997
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena880.0005/20/1996
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,100.0005/01/1996
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,970.0002/01/1995