As of May, 2024, a 1868 Two Cents, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $375.00 and $20,000.00, 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 $18,800.00 in the 10/26/2017 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 23.00 millimeters
Weight: 6.22 grams
Mintage: 600
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Bronze
Series: Shield Two Cents 1864-1873

1868 Two Cents, Rb (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-67+20,000.00
MS-6717,500.00
MS-66+5,250.00
MS-663,500.00
MS-65+1,800.00
MS-651,500.00
MS-64+1,175.00
MS-64800.00
MS-63+725.00
MS-63625.00
MS-62+575.00
MS-62525.00
MS-61475.00
MS-60375.00

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 State375.0020,000.003,916.07

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 (Regular Strike)20.00255.00270.001,750.00
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, 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, Rb (Proof) – 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

$618.00

Lowest Sale Price
$2,555.63

Highest Sale Price
$1,132.79

Average Sale Price
$1,440.00

Most Recent Sale Price
54

Number of Sales
$61,170.61

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-67+11,400.0011,400.0011,400.00
MS-674,140.0018,800.007,561.79
MS-66825.005,031.002,335.78
MS-65+1,080.001,320.001,200.00
MS-65618.002,555.631,132.79
MS-644.351,150.00631.37
MS-63334.00823.00511.66
MS-62460.00460.00460.00
MS-61384.00384.00384.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1868 Two Cents, RB (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-61 to MS-67+. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $18,800.00.

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, RB (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1868 Two Cents, RB (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 73.96% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.10% / 4.14% 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, RB (Proof) 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-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0004/10/2023
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers504.0003/08/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/15/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,700.0012/18/2022
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0011/30/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,642.5005/26/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0003/21/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers576.0012/21/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,800.0004/25/2021
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,525.0008/27/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0006/07/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,110.0005/27/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions810.0004/29/2020
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers480.0003/25/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0001/12/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0010/25/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions690.0009/18/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0008/18/2019
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,150.0007/14/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions810.0004/28/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions576.0003/16/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions840.0002/03/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0012/14/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,020.0011/11/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0010/14/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0009/09/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0008/19/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,420.0007/19/2018
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers990.0006/13/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0004/29/2018
MS-65PCGSKagin's1,200.0003/08/2018
MS-65NGCKagin's1,080.0003/08/2018
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,500.0002/26/2018
MS-67+PCGSHeritage Auctions11,400.0001/03/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0001/03/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions576.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC901.0011/06/2017
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions18,800.0010/26/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0004/26/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5004/04/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,351.2504/04/2017
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,997.5003/29/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions411.2501/03/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0010/03/2016
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,700.0008/17/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0008/10/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions822.5008/10/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,351.1807/07/2016
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,100.0006/28/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,057.5006/08/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions854.2304/27/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,473.2302/04/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0001/06/2016
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,050.0012/13/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7510/29/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions7,637.5008/16/2015
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,645.0003/27/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,292.5003/01/2015
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,555.6302/06/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/07/2015
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,939.0012/14/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0012/04/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0006/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,702.5004/23/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5004/23/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,997.5001/08/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions999.0008/08/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions617.0007/11/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0006/05/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0003/21/2013
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers764.0002/22/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions705.0002/07/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,528.0002/07/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0002/07/2013
MS-63ANACSStack's Bowers823.0001/01/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions940.0011/29/2012
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0008/02/2012
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,265.0003/22/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0001/03/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0010/13/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers610.0008/15/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0008/11/2011
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers4,600.0006/14/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,035.0006/14/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/27/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,208.0001/05/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0001/05/2011
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena2,300.0001/03/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions690.0010/27/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0010/27/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0009/22/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,031.0008/11/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/08/2010
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,610.0007/08/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0006/02/2010
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions983.0006/02/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0003/24/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0003/24/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions920.0001/06/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,105.0001/06/2010
MS-65PCGSStack's863.0009/23/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena604.0008/05/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0007/31/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/31/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0005/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0002/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/01/2009
MS-63PCGSScotsman633.0010/01/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,150.0009/01/2008
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena1,006.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0009/01/2008
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC449.0008/18/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions920.0005/28/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0005/28/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/09/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0011/06/2007
MS-64NGCStack's632.5010/16/2007
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions460.0010/02/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0009/27/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions583.0008/15/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/12/2007
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena554.0003/01/2007
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,323.0003/01/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0002/20/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions920.0001/09/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0009/13/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions690.0009/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0008/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0008/13/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0008/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0008/13/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0004/26/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0002/09/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0002/09/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0011/02/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/02/2005
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries1,380.0005/29/2005
MS-67NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities5,520.0005/25/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0005/04/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,140.0005/04/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC385.0004/25/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0003/28/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0003/24/2005
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions403.0001/12/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/12/2005
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,093.0001/10/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions618.0007/21/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions472.0006/03/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,415.0005/05/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions449.0002/25/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions426.0001/12/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0001/07/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions633.0011/07/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions380.0011/07/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0009/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0003/20/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions334.0011/21/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions650.0010/24/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0008/08/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0004/05/2001
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions825.0003/21/2001
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,035.0008/09/2000
MS-64NONEStack's825.0010/01/1992
MS-64NONEB. Max Mehl4.3506/01/1941
MS-64NONENumismatic Gallery10.0005/01/1941