As of May, 2024, a 1866 Two Cents, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $575.00 and $22,500.00, 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 $24,675.00 in the 04/04/2017 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, 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-66+22,500.00
MS-669,500.00
MS-65+3,000.00
MS-652,250.00
MS-64+1,250.00
MS-641,050.00
MS-63+700.00
MS-63575.00

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 State575.0022,500.005,103.13

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 (Regular Strike)20.00165.00175.002,750.00
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, 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, 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$1,006.00
Lowest Sale Price
$4,406.00
Highest Sale Price
$2,385.19
Average Sale Price
$1,440.00
Most Recent Sale Price
46
Number of Sales
$109,718.60
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66+15,275.0021,737.5018,506.25
MS-662,090.0024,675.008,286.43
MS-65+1,006.004,406.002,385.19
MS-65900.005,287.501,602.12
MS-64+810.001,533.001,171.50
MS-64534.001,610.00804.83
MS-60425.00425.00425.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1866 Two Cents, RD (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-66+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $24,675.00.

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 1866 Two Cents, RD (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1866 Two Cents, RD (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.43% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 8.04% / 3.57% 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, 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-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions7,931.2511/02/2023
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0006/16/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers780.0003/29/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,700.0002/12/2023
MS-65PCGSScotsman1,534.0007/22/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0003/21/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,140.0011/30/2021
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0008/25/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0001/27/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0012/21/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,340.0010/17/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0008/12/2020
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0008/05/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0006/10/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,260.0004/26/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0004/26/2020
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,287.5003/26/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0001/12/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0006/09/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,080.0005/29/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,200.0002/03/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0012/14/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0010/14/2018
MS-66+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions21,737.5007/26/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0006/17/2018
MS-64PCGSKagin's534.0003/08/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0002/22/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,132.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5008/02/2017
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions15,275.0007/06/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0006/08/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions24,675.0004/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0001/04/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0009/07/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5007/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0004/27/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7501/06/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5012/03/2015
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC578.0009/13/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0008/16/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,692.0007/12/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions9,987.5006/25/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5005/12/2015
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers2,585.0003/27/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5002/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5002/01/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0008/05/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections1,777.6006/15/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5003/21/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,812.5002/27/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/08/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/08/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.0009/25/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0009/25/2013
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,533.0009/25/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0009/25/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0010/18/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,645.0007/12/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/03/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/07/2011
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers2,553.0008/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0008/11/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0007/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0004/27/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC928.0003/31/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0003/17/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0001/05/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/11/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/11/2010
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena11,788.0008/07/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/08/2010
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0002/01/2009
MS-64PCGSStack's575.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0010/01/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/09/2008
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena3,105.0001/08/2008
MS-66NGCStack's5,290.0008/05/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,990.0007/23/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0006/04/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0004/09/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0003/12/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0002/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/01/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0010/24/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0010/24/2006
MS-65+PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,990.0006/21/2006
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers863.0005/30/2006
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0004/26/2006
MS-65+PCGSStack's1,380.0001/16/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0001/12/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7,188.0001/07/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,006.0009/01/2002
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0004/05/2001
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena2,300.0010/26/2000
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries805.0010/01/2000
MS-65+PCGSKingswood Galleries1,869.0008/01/1999
MS-65+PCGSBowers & Merena1,430.0011/01/1996
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,090.0009/01/1996
MS-64NONEStack's1,210.0010/01/1992
MS-60NONEBowers & Ruddy425.0011/01/1979

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