Price Guide for 1958 Cent Variants
This guide presents price ranges for 1958 Cent 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.
1958-D Penny, RD (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $950.00Uncirculated: $3.00 - $3,360.00
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eBayCirculated: $3.25 - $16.00Uncirculated: $0.99 - $2,374.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $3.00 - $2,400.00
1958-D Penny, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $10.00 - $18.00Uncirculated: $12.00 - $1,035.00
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eBayCirculated: $0.99 - $36.05Uncirculated: $2.28 - $101.00
1958 Penny, RD (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $2.00 - $9,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $8.50Uncirculated: $0.99 - $2,550.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $3.00 - $6,500.00
1958 Penny, RD (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7.00 - $5,759.00
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eBayCirculated: $10.25 - $151.15Uncirculated: $2.37 - $706.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $5.00 - $550.00
1958 Penny, DCAM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $115.00 - $50,400.00
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eBayUncirculated: $215.29 - $511.77
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $22.00 - $51,000.00
1958 Penny, BN (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $11.00 - $489.00Uncirculated: $276.00 - $2,990.00
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eBayCirculated: $1.00 - $13.50Uncirculated: $4.32 - $550.00
1958 Penny, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $13.00 - $145.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 - $199.99
1958-D Penny, RB (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $2.00 - $660.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.85 - $188.88
1958 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RB (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $16.50
1958 Penny DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)
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eBayUncirculated: $7.50
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $336,500.00
1958 Penny Doubled Die Obverse, RD (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $336,000.00
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eBayUncirculated: $29.95
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $340,000.00 - $1,140,000.00
1958 Penny, CAM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $10.00 - $1,840.00
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eBayCirculated: $105.00Uncirculated: $12.50 - $819.99
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $10.00 - $425.00
Design and Specifications of the 1958 Cent
The 1958 Lincoln Cent marks the final year of the Wheat Ears reverse design, which had been in use since 1909. This year is significant as it represents the end of an era in American coinage, with the Lincoln Memorial design set to replace the Wheat Ears in 1959 for the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth.
Weight | 3.11 grams |
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Diameter | 19.05 mm |
Mint Marks | P (no mint mark), D |
Composition | 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc |
Obverse Design | Abraham Lincoln's portrait facing right, designed by Victor David Brenner |
Reverse Design | Wheat ears flanking ONE CENT and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, designed by Victor David Brenner |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 1958 Lincoln Cents significantly impacts their value. While circulated examples are common and generally worth only face value, uncirculated coins can command premiums. Coins in MS65 and above are particularly desirable, with MS67 examples being quite scarce.
For proof coins, the presence of cameo or deep cameo contrast can greatly enhance value. Pristine surfaces, sharp strikes, and full original luster are crucial factors in determining a coin's grade and value.
Mintage: 252,525,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-preserved specimens
Mintage: 800,953,300
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-preserved specimens
Mintage: 875,652
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to PR67, scarce in PR68 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate to High, especially for cameo and deep cameo specimens
Red copper color is highly prized in uncirculated 1958 cents. Coins retaining full original red color (designated RD) are worth significantly more than those with brown (BN) or red-brown (RB) coloration.
Strike quality is another important factor, particularly for Denver-minted coins, which sometimes exhibit weaker strikes. Well-struck examples with full details command higher premiums.
As the last year of the Wheat Ears design, 1958 cents hold special appeal for collectors, potentially influencing demand and value, especially for high-grade examples.
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