As of May, 2024, a 1866 Two Cents, BN in circulated condition is worth between $20.00 and $165.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $175.00 and $2,750.00, 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 $1,997.50 in the 01/08/2014 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 23.00 millimeters
Weight: 6.22 grams
Mintage: 3,177,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Bronze
Series: Shield Two Cents 1864-1872

1866 Two Cents, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-662,750.00
MS-65+750.00
MS-65600.00
MS-64+400.00
MS-64335.00
MS-63+300.00
MS-63260.00
MS-62+250.00
MS-62225.00
MS-61195.00
MS-60175.00
AU-58+165.00
AU-58155.00
AU-55+140.00
AU-55130.00
AU-53+125.00
AU-53120.00
AU-50+115.00
AU-50110.00
XF-45+105.00
XF-45100.00
XF-4095.00
VF-3575.00
VF-3065.00
VF-2560.00
VF-2055.00
F-1546.00
F-1240.00
VG-1030.00
VG-829.00
G-625.00
G-424.00
AG-322.00
FR-221.00
PO-120.00

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 State175.002,750.00567.27
About Uncirculated110.00165.00132.50
Extremely Fine95.00105.00100.00
Fine and Very Fine40.0075.0056.83
Good and Very Good24.0030.0027.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good20.0022.0021.00

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 1866 Two Cent. 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1866 Two Cents, BN (Proof)N/AN/A340.002,950.00
1866 Two Cents, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A220.005,500.00
1866 Two Cents, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A575.0022,500.00
1866 Two Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,750.0019,500.00
1866 Two Cents, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A65,000.0065,000.00
1866 Two Cents, RB (Proof)N/AN/A375.006,500.00
1866 Two Cents, RD (Proof)N/AN/A575.0010,000.00

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.

1866 Two Cents, Bn (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

$144.00

Lowest Sale Price
$505.25

Highest Sale Price
$233.49

Average Sale Price
$264.00

Most Recent Sale Price
33

Number of Sales
$7,705.18

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66750.001,997.501,169.38
MS-65+322.00499.38413.33
MS-65300.00480.00381.70
MS-64+264.00264.00264.00
MS-64144.00505.25233.49
MS-6396.00276.00170.67
MS-62+120.00175.00143.89
MS-6272.00299.00131.55
MS-6182.00162.00121.51
MS-6057.00336.00114.51
AU-58+305.50305.50305.50
AU-5871.00270.00122.75
AU-55+74.00121.00100.80
AU-5560.00184.0096.56
AU-5359.00110.0075.66
AU-5033.00127.0071.13
XF-4517.00155.0056.86
XF-4048.0051.0049.50
VF-3531.0066.0048.50
VF-2531.0045.0038.00
F-1221.0038.0029.50
VG-818.0018.0018.00
G-613.0013.0013.00
G-428.0028.0028.00
PO-116.0093.0046.83

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1866 Two Cents, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $1,997.50.

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 1866 Two Cents, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1866 Two Cents, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.84% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 11.21% / 7.33% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1866 Two Cents, BN (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-64NGCStack's Bowers264.0007/26/2023
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions336.0006/12/2023
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0005/10/2023
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers80.0004/12/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions457.2012/21/2022
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers144.0011/16/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions350.4011/02/2022
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions159.0011/02/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions94.0009/14/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers408.0005/18/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers360.0003/23/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0003/23/2022
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions121.0001/12/2022
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions162.0008/25/2021
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers216.0007/28/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions210.0007/07/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0006/09/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0004/07/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions146.4011/18/2020
VF-25PCGSDavid Lawrence RC45.0011/08/2020
MS-62+NGCDavid Lawrence RC175.0009/06/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers480.0008/11/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers168.0006/10/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers90.0006/10/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers95.0006/10/2020
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers85.0006/10/2020
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers120.0006/10/2020
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers80.0006/10/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers204.0006/10/2020
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers105.0006/10/2020
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC110.0005/24/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0003/04/2020
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions121.2001/22/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions300.0011/20/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0011/06/2019
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers228.0009/04/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers180.0008/20/2019
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers168.0008/20/2019
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions132.0006/12/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0005/08/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions780.0004/28/2019
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0004/24/2019
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0004/03/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions750.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0001/02/2019
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0012/19/2018
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0008/08/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions180.0007/11/2018
AU-55+ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0005/16/2018
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC130.0005/14/2018
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers80.0004/18/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions69.0004/03/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0004/03/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0004/03/2018
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0002/20/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0001/23/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0001/23/2018
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC400.0012/11/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0008/29/2017
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers329.0006/21/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0005/09/2017
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions94.0003/28/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0001/03/2017
AU-58+PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5012/27/2016
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers141.0012/07/2016
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0012/06/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0011/29/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions199.7508/23/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions135.1305/03/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions152.7505/03/2016
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers329.0003/30/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions146.8802/07/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0001/17/2016
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers105.7508/12/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers199.7508/12/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers258.5008/12/2015
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC115.0005/03/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions117.5004/26/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions212.6804/26/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions152.7503/31/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions50.0002/15/2015
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers352.5001/27/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions82.0012/07/2014
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC110.0011/16/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions129.2511/09/2014
G-6PCGSGreat Collections13.0009/07/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions499.3808/05/2014
AU-53PCGSGreat Collections73.9708/03/2014
AU-58NGCGreat Collections126.5006/15/2014
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections137.5003/30/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers505.2503/27/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections17.0003/16/2014
MS-61NGCGreat Collections133.1103/02/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1302/24/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions117.5002/17/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7502/17/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/08/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions101.0011/11/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions382.0011/01/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions235.0010/21/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections20.0010/13/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections16.0009/29/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions235.0009/25/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions499.0009/25/2013
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions147.0007/01/2013
MS-60NGCGreat Collections94.0004/14/2013
AU-58ANACSDavid Lawrence RC100.0004/07/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions78.0004/01/2013
PO-1NGCGreat Collections63.0002/17/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions129.0002/11/2013
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0002/04/2013
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0002/04/2013
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections59.0001/13/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections166.0012/16/2012
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections72.0012/09/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions89.0012/03/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions153.0011/29/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions129.0011/05/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions270.0009/06/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions95.0008/06/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions499.0008/02/2012
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0007/16/2012
VG-8ANACSGreat Collections18.0004/29/2012
F-12ANACSGreat Collections38.0004/29/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions62.0003/05/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions74.0003/05/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions431.0002/02/2012
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers345.0001/24/2012
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0001/09/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions69.0010/24/2011
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions17.0010/24/2011
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions65.0010/17/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0010/13/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0010/13/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions431.0009/19/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions374.0008/11/2011
VF-25PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0008/01/2011
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions104.0007/11/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0007/07/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions460.0007/07/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0006/01/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0006/01/2011
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0004/27/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions69.0001/31/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0001/17/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0001/05/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0001/05/2011
PO-1PCGSBowers & Merena93.0011/09/2010
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions70.0007/19/2010
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC66.0005/20/2010
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions94.0005/17/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0004/28/2010
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC184.0002/18/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0002/03/2010
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0001/18/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions374.0001/06/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/06/2010
AU-53ICGHeritage Auctions62.0009/16/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions288.0009/11/2009
F-12DGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0006/04/2009
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions33.0004/22/2009
AU-53DGSDavid Lawrence RC59.0004/02/2009
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions60.0004/01/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions150.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions219.0003/01/2009
G-4DGSDavid Lawrence RC28.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0010/27/2008
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC84.0010/20/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions86.0009/29/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0007/30/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions93.0006/23/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0005/28/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions207.0005/28/2008
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers102.0002/13/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions322.0002/11/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions403.0002/06/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions460.0001/09/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions339.0001/09/2008
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC97.0012/10/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0011/07/2007
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers184.0009/25/2007
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC374.0009/10/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0008/29/2007
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0005/16/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions173.0005/15/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0002/20/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0002/19/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0001/01/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0001/01/2007
XF-45ANACSDavid Lawrence RC29.0011/27/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions161.0010/24/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions184.0009/19/2006
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0009/18/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0008/22/2006
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0006/19/2006
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0005/29/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0004/30/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions196.0003/26/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions104.0001/24/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0008/21/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0006/15/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0006/08/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0006/05/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0004/20/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0004/20/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0004/17/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions18.0011/03/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions36.0010/20/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0010/06/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0009/22/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0009/15/2004
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions85.0009/08/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0008/23/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions144.0007/26/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions322.0007/26/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0006/30/2004
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions43.0006/16/2004
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions84.0002/11/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0007/02/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions155.0005/05/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions155.0003/12/2003
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions71.0012/31/2002
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0009/24/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0007/27/2002
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions112.0006/11/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions178.0004/03/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions115.0010/24/2001
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions72.0002/08/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions150.0010/04/2000
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions57.0008/31/2000
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions96.0008/24/2000
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0007/20/2000