As of May, 2024, a 1868 Two Cents, BN in circulated condition is worth between $20.00 and $255.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $270.00 and $1,750.00, 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 $780.00 in the 04/13/2022 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 23.00 millimeters
Weight: 6.22 grams
Mintage: 2,803,750
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Bronze
Series: Shield Two Cents 1864-1872

1868 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-661,750.00
MS-65+800.00
MS-65625.00
MS-64+450.00
MS-64360.00
MS-63+335.00
MS-63310.00
MS-62+300.00
MS-62290.00
MS-61280.00
MS-60270.00
AU-58+255.00
AU-58240.00
AU-55+220.00
AU-55200.00
AU-53+175.00
AU-53150.00
AU-50+130.00
AU-50125.00
XF-45+115.00
XF-45110.00
XF-40100.00
VF-3587.00
VF-3077.00
VF-2570.00
VF-2065.00
F-1560.00
F-1257.00
VG-1050.00
VG-838.00
G-630.00
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 State270.001,750.00524.55
About Uncirculated125.00255.00186.88
Extremely Fine100.00115.00108.33
Fine and Very Fine57.0087.0069.33
Good and Very Good24.0050.0035.50
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 1868 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1868 Two Cents, BN (Proof)N/AN/A340.005,750.00
1868 Two Cents, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A300.008,750.00
1868 Two Cents, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A800.0060,000.00
1868 Two Cents, RB (Proof)N/AN/A375.0020,000.00
1868 Two Cents, RD (Proof)N/AN/A575.0047,500.00
1868 Two Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A525.0065,000.00

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.

1868 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

$121.00

Lowest Sale Price
$403.00

Highest Sale Price
$205.87

Average Sale Price
$210.00

Most Recent Sale Price
37

Number of Sales
$7,617.13

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+242.00493.50417.79
MS-65476.40780.00595.88
MS-64+370.00370.00370.00
MS-64150.00403.00248.21
MS-63121.00403.00205.87
MS-62+152.75216.00190.44
MS-6287.00258.50154.24
MS-61109.00150.00133.00
MS-6089.00198.00144.14
AU-5870.00188.00127.98
AU-55+100.00160.00129.13
AU-5566.00132.00100.92
AU-5374.00127.00106.00
AU-5053.00192.0087.16
XF-4554.0092.0071.00
XF-4034.0084.0050.80
VF-3540.0069.0051.33
VF-3025.0050.0034.00
VF-2531.0031.0031.00
VF-2030.0030.0030.00
VG-1019.0044.0032.00
PO-116.00127.0070.73

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1868 Two Cents, BN (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 $780.00.

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 1868 Two Cents, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1868 Two Cents, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 72.40% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 12.00% / 8.40% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1868 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-64PCGSStack's Bowers336.0008/24/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0005/24/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions266.4005/10/2023
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0005/10/2023
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC44.0004/23/2023
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions169.0001/18/2023
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions149.0012/21/2022
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions492.0012/21/2022
AU-55+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC160.0011/20/2022
AU-53PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0011/06/2022
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions150.0010/12/2022
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions94.0010/12/2022
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions169.0008/17/2022
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers168.0008/10/2022
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0007/24/2022
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions186.0006/15/2022
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0005/11/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers780.0004/13/2022
AU-55+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC155.0004/03/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0002/02/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0001/19/2022
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions174.0001/12/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers660.0011/30/2021
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions132.0010/13/2021
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers312.0008/31/2021
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers192.0006/16/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0005/19/2021
MS-64+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC370.0005/09/2021
VG-10PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0003/07/2021
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC115.0001/17/2021
AU-50ANACSStack's Bowers95.0011/18/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0010/17/2020
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions210.0009/09/2020
AU-55+NGCDavid Lawrence RC135.0007/19/2020
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers204.0006/23/2020
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers132.0006/10/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers110.0006/10/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers180.0006/10/2020
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers115.0006/10/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers85.0006/10/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions476.4003/04/2020
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0003/04/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0002/05/2020
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers100.0011/06/2019
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers240.0010/16/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0009/04/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0008/28/2019
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC45.0007/28/2019
VF-20NGCDavid Lawrence RC30.0005/12/2019
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0005/01/2019
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0004/24/2019
VF-35DGSDavid Lawrence RC40.0004/21/2019
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions79.0003/13/2019
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0003/13/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers336.0003/05/2019
XF-40PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0003/03/2019
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions104.0001/30/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions180.0001/30/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0001/23/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions576.0001/23/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions216.0001/16/2019
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions120.0010/10/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0006/20/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0005/30/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0005/27/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0004/24/2018
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions104.0004/24/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions132.0004/17/2018
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers204.0011/08/2017
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions240.0011/01/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0008/29/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions540.5008/02/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0007/11/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers223.2506/21/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0003/21/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5002/28/2017
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers152.7502/22/2017
MS-62+PCGSStack's Bowers152.7502/22/2017
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions114.0001/31/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions121.0012/27/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions188.0012/27/2016
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0010/24/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5010/18/2016
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions305.5009/04/2016
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0009/03/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2506/08/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0005/09/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions199.7505/03/2016
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions376.0002/07/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions211.5001/10/2016
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions164.5001/10/2016
XF-45ANACSDavid Lawrence RC63.0011/08/2015
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions199.7509/29/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions99.8808/04/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions493.5006/07/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions211.5005/31/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions211.5005/31/2015
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0005/24/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions211.5005/19/2015
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC125.0004/12/2015
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5003/01/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions89.0002/10/2015
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC190.0001/04/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions111.6312/07/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions84.0012/07/2014
VF-25NGCGreat Collections31.0011/23/2014
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections79.2011/16/2014
AU-55NGCGreat Collections127.6010/12/2014
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections122.1008/31/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions211.5007/28/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions223.2507/21/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections16.6606/15/2014
AU-50ANACSGreat Collections65.0906/08/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions470.0006/04/2014
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections165.5505/18/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions270.2503/03/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions110.4503/03/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions470.0002/27/2014
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions108.0012/02/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0010/21/2013
MS-60ANACSGreat Collections121.0010/20/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections16.0009/29/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions247.0008/26/2013
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections68.0007/21/2013
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC110.0006/30/2013
XF-45NGCGreat Collections74.0005/12/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions189.0003/25/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions206.0003/18/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections177.0003/03/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions135.0002/11/2013
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions30.0002/04/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions247.0002/04/2013
XF-45NGCGreat Collections67.0002/03/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions84.0001/14/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0012/24/2012
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections172.0012/16/2012
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers217.3811/16/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions153.0011/05/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0011/05/2012
MS-64NGCGreat Collections248.0009/16/2012
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions141.0009/10/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0007/12/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions207.0003/08/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions89.0003/05/2012
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0002/02/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions99.0001/23/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0001/02/2012
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions74.0012/19/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0011/08/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions89.0010/17/2011
VF-30NGCHeritage Auctions50.0010/10/2011
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0010/03/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions219.0009/07/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions105.0007/11/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions437.0006/01/2011
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0003/21/2011
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0003/14/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions256.0002/03/2011
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0001/31/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions265.0001/05/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena346.0011/09/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0010/27/2010
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions89.0009/27/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0008/23/2010
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC138.0006/17/2010
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0005/17/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0003/24/2010
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC466.0002/18/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions173.0011/16/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions69.0009/09/2009
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions207.0007/15/2009
MS-63ICGDavid Lawrence RC161.0006/15/2009
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0004/22/2009
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0003/18/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC196.0003/05/2009
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions230.0003/01/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions431.0001/01/2009
VF-35DGSDavid Lawrence RC69.0012/29/2008
VG-10DGSDavid Lawrence RC30.0012/08/2008
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions98.0010/29/2008
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0010/15/2008
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC362.0010/09/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0010/01/2008
VG-10PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0009/29/2008
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions25.0009/17/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0007/30/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0006/26/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions138.0006/23/2008
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions60.0006/09/2008
MS-61ICGHeritage Auctions127.0006/09/2008
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions173.0005/14/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC253.0011/15/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0008/22/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0007/02/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0005/21/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0004/02/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions196.0003/20/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0002/21/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0002/19/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0001/22/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0001/17/2007
AU-55NGCDavid Lawrence RC132.0012/11/2006
AU-58ANACSDavid Lawrence RC70.0011/27/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0011/01/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions40.0009/20/2006
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions403.0009/19/2006
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0009/18/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0007/12/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0004/26/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0003/05/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0002/19/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions196.0002/08/2006
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions198.0001/24/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions196.0011/16/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0011/13/2005
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC138.0010/03/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions489.0009/26/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0007/27/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0006/06/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0006/05/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0003/02/2005
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions374.0001/17/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0001/12/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0012/08/2004
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions112.0011/17/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions40.0011/03/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions90.0010/06/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions196.0009/01/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions184.0007/14/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions78.0007/14/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0002/11/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions100.0007/02/2003
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions145.0003/12/2003
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions115.0012/31/2002
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions121.0010/08/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions53.0006/09/2002
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions105.0001/13/2002
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions87.0008/04/2001
PO-1NONEGoldberg Auctioneers127.0005/28/2001
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0005/09/2001
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions96.0003/29/2001
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions97.0001/04/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions135.0011/16/2000
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions34.0009/07/2000
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions242.0008/06/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions150.0007/27/2000
MS-62NONEGoldberg Auctioneers230.0002/06/2000