As of May, 2024, a 1869 Two Cents, BN in circulated condition is worth between $21.00 and $275.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $300.00 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 $1,599.00 in the 01/23/2006 by renowned auctioneer David Lawrence RC, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 23.00 millimeters
Weight: 6.22 grams
Mintage: 1,546,500
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Bronze
Series: Shield Two Cents 1864-1872

1869 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+950.00
MS-65725.00
MS-64+650.00
MS-64600.00
MS-63+575.00
MS-63550.00
MS-62+450.00
MS-62400.00
MS-61350.00
MS-60300.00
AU-58+275.00
AU-58250.00
AU-55+215.00
AU-55205.00
AU-53+195.00
AU-53185.00
AU-50+175.00
AU-50170.00
XF-45+145.00
XF-45130.00
XF-40120.00
VF-35110.00
VF-30100.00
VF-2590.00
VF-2080.00
F-1570.00
F-1260.00
VG-1050.00
VG-840.00
G-635.00
G-430.00
AG-325.00
FR-221.00

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 State300.001,750.00663.64
About Uncirculated170.00275.00208.75
Extremely Fine120.00145.00131.67
Fine and Very Fine60.00110.0085.00
Good and Very Good30.0050.0038.75
Poor, Fair, and About Good21.0025.0023.00

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 1869 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1869 Two Cents, BN (Proof)N/AN/A340.005,500.00
1869 Two Cents RPD FS-302, BN (Regular Strike)30.00290.00315.001,000.00
1869 Two Cents RPD FS-302, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A360.003,250.00
1869 Two Cents, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A350.0011,000.00
1869 Two Cents, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,050.0026,000.00
1869 Two Cents MPD & RPD FS-301, BN (Regular Strike)110.00290.00315.001,100.00
1869 Two Cents MPD & RPD FS-301, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A750.001,800.00
1869 Two Cents MPD & RPD FS-301, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A1,200.005,500.00
1869 Two Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A3,850.0010,000.00
1869 Two Cents, RB (Proof)N/AN/A375.0013,000.00
1869 Two Cents, RD (Proof)N/AN/A575.0036,500.00

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.

1869 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

$213.00

Lowest Sale Price
$1,093.00

Highest Sale Price
$376.99

Average Sale Price
$780.00

Most Recent Sale Price
39

Number of Sales
$14,702.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,599.001,599.001,599.00
MS-65+384.001,495.00778.69
MS-65470.00910.63633.13
MS-64213.001,093.00376.99
MS-63117.00604.00284.48
MS-62+154.00350.00237.60
MS-62173.00299.00208.96
MS-61127.00156.00141.33
MS-6081.001,265.00309.27
AU-5847.00587.50165.22
AU-55+119.00204.00143.50
AU-5556.00161.00111.54
AU-5357.00132.00102.05
AU-5043.00211.50101.50
XF-45+75.0099.0086.33
XF-4546.0095.7072.95
XF-4048.0084.0067.31
VF-3546.0090.0059.00
VF-2022.0022.0022.00
F-1224.0024.0024.00
VG-811.0019.0016.00
G-621.0021.0021.00
PO-115.00165.0087.22

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1869 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 $1,599.00.

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 1869 Two Cents, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1869 Two Cents, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 75.23% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 8.56% / 6.76% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1869 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
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions174.0005/10/2023
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers336.0004/12/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions129.0003/08/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions119.0001/25/2023
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions119.0001/25/2023
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions159.0012/21/2022
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0011/23/2022
MS-62+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC350.0011/20/2022
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions154.0010/19/2022
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions99.0010/05/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers144.0009/21/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers456.0008/10/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers780.0007/27/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions444.0007/21/2022
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions216.0006/22/2022
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC325.0005/08/2022
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions119.0003/23/2022
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions131.0001/12/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0012/15/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers480.0011/30/2021
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0011/24/2021
VF-35NGCDavid Lawrence RC90.0010/24/2021
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions91.0010/13/2021
MS-62+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC315.0008/08/2021
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0006/09/2021
AU-53NGCDavid Lawrence RC120.0005/02/2021
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0004/07/2021
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions210.0004/07/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0010/17/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0010/17/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers384.0006/23/2020
XF-45+PCGSStack's Bowers85.0006/10/2020
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers132.0006/10/2020
XF-45+PCGSStack's Bowers75.0006/10/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers168.0006/10/2020
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers132.0006/10/2020
AU-53PCGSStack's Bowers100.0006/10/2020
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0005/06/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0002/05/2020
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions107.0009/11/2019
AU-58NGCStack's Bowers115.0006/12/2019
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0003/13/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions252.0001/02/2019
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers312.0010/30/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions240.0010/10/2018
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers156.0004/18/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions216.0003/06/2018
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions120.0012/26/2017
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers65.0012/13/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0010/31/2017
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions910.6310/26/2017
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0010/10/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions288.0008/29/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions470.0008/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5004/25/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0003/14/2017
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0012/06/2016
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC95.0010/24/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers305.5010/12/2016
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers282.0008/09/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions205.6307/27/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0007/12/2016
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions211.5006/22/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0006/14/2016
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers305.5006/01/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions282.0005/03/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC825.0004/24/2016
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2501/17/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions117.5001/03/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5008/04/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7507/12/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions329.0006/21/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions105.7506/07/2015
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions111.6306/07/2015
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions129.2505/31/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions188.0004/26/2015
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions82.0012/21/2014
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions141.0012/07/2014
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions110.4512/07/2014
XF-45NGCDavid Lawrence RC85.0011/16/2014
XF-45PCGSGreat Collections95.7011/09/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions211.5007/28/2014
XF-40ANACSGreat Collections68.2306/01/2014
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections46.0003/16/2014
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions92.0003/03/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0002/27/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions229.1302/17/2014
MS-60NGCGreat Collections110.0002/16/2014
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions141.0001/06/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0012/05/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions223.0012/02/2013
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions294.0011/15/2013
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections15.0009/29/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0007/11/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions306.0006/05/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0006/05/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions118.0004/01/2013
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections139.0003/03/2013
AU-55NGCGreat Collections116.0002/17/2013
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions135.0002/11/2013
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0001/21/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions106.0001/14/2013
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections50.0001/13/2013
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions123.0012/03/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions247.0011/29/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions129.0011/29/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions165.0010/29/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions353.0010/18/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions141.0009/03/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions235.0008/02/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0007/12/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0005/21/2012
VF-20ANACSGreat Collections22.0004/29/2012
VG-8ANACSGreat Collections11.0004/22/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions345.0002/02/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0001/03/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0001/03/2012
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0001/02/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions127.0012/19/2011
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions47.0012/19/2011
MS-64NGCGreat Collections276.0012/11/2011
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0012/08/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions94.0011/14/2011
PO-1ANACSGreat Collections16.0010/23/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions79.0010/17/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions84.0010/17/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0010/13/2011
MS-64NGCGreat Collections292.0009/04/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0008/11/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0008/11/2011
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions138.0007/07/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions127.0003/07/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0002/03/2011
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0010/27/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0010/27/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0007/08/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0006/02/2010
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0005/17/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0004/28/2010
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions99.0002/15/2010
MS-63DGSDavid Lawrence RC117.0002/08/2010
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions94.0001/25/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/06/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0001/06/2010
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions56.0012/14/2009
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions79.0011/30/2009
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena604.0011/13/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions219.0010/22/2009
AU-58ICGHeritage Auctions98.0005/20/2009
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC288.0004/06/2009
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC184.0003/02/2009
AU-53ICGHeritage Auctions94.0001/05/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0010/01/2008
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC161.0009/11/2008
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions184.0009/01/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions161.0007/30/2008
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0007/30/2008
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions104.0006/26/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0005/19/2008
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions48.0002/20/2008
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions50.0002/11/2008
AU-55ANACSDavid Lawrence RC109.0002/11/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0002/06/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0011/05/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0005/16/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions196.0003/26/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0003/20/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions173.0002/20/2007
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0002/19/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions57.0002/19/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0001/31/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0001/03/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions69.0012/11/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0011/13/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions109.0011/01/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0011/01/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0009/27/2006
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions104.0009/20/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0009/20/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions299.0009/19/2006
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC397.0008/28/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions253.0008/22/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0007/10/2006
G-6ANACSHeritage Auctions21.0007/10/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0001/24/2006
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,599.0001/23/2006
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0011/07/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0011/07/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0011/06/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0006/08/2005
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0006/05/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0003/09/2005
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,265.0002/20/2005
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0001/12/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0012/13/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions213.0010/27/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions18.0010/20/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions83.0010/20/2004
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions92.0010/06/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions238.0009/22/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0008/23/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions24.0008/11/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions77.0006/16/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions85.0006/16/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions472.0004/21/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0002/02/2004
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0007/02/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions138.0006/11/2002
MS-64NONESuperior Galleries1,035.0006/02/2002
MS-64NONESuperior Galleries1,093.0006/02/2002
MS-65+NONESuperior Galleries1,495.0006/02/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0005/22/2002
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions105.0001/13/2002
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions207.0010/03/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions43.0007/18/2001
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0004/19/2001
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions120.0003/01/2001
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions150.0006/01/2000
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers265.0002/06/2000
MS-60NONEStack's1,045.0006/09/1998