As of May, 2024, a 1869 Two Cents, RD in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $575.00 and $36,500.00, 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 $43,200.00 in the 06/23/2020 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: 600
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Bronze
Series: Shield Two Cents 1864-1873

1869 Two Cents, Rd (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6736,500.00
MS-66+11,500.00
MS-666,250.00
MS-65+3,750.00
MS-652,900.00
MS-64+1,900.00
MS-641,500.00
MS-63+900.00
MS-63775.00
MS-62+675.00
MS-62575.00

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 State575.0036,500.006,111.36

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 (Regular Strike)21.00275.00300.001,750.00
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

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, Rd (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

$1,380.00

Lowest Sale Price
$5,760.00

Highest Sale Price
$2,397.14

Average Sale Price
$2,520.00

Most Recent Sale Price
49

Number of Sales
$117,459.77

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6743,200.0043,200.0043,200.00
MS-66+10,200.0010,200.0010,200.00
MS-661,725.0026,400.005,621.42
MS-651,380.005,760.002,397.14
MS-64+1,495.001,495.001,495.00
MS-64633.002,420.001,148.29
MS-63603.00978.00790.50
MS-62460.00460.00460.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1869 Two Cents, RD (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-62 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $43,200.00.

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, RD (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1869 Two Cents, RD (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 66.06% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 9.17% / 7.34% 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, RD (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-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,520.0005/07/2023
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,405.0002/23/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0005/08/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0003/21/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,100.0002/20/2022
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,585.0012/16/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0008/22/2021
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0006/16/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions5,760.0004/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0010/18/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0009/20/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0008/09/2020
MS-65PCGSScotsman1,918.0007/24/2020
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers43,200.0006/23/2020
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0004/26/2020
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions10,200.0001/12/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0001/12/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions5,760.0004/28/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0012/14/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0010/30/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0009/09/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0008/19/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,728.4007/15/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0006/17/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,970.0003/25/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0003/21/2018
MS-64PCGSKagin's780.0003/08/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0002/22/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions26,400.0011/02/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,997.5006/21/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0009/07/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2509/07/2016
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,450.0002/22/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5002/04/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0001/06/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,894.1001/06/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,881.1709/20/2015
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers7,637.5008/12/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,935.0007/12/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0001/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions940.0001/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0009/04/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0006/04/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0004/23/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/08/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions4,406.2501/08/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,358.0011/01/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0009/25/2013
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/12/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,231.2506/29/2012
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,645.0003/22/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16,675.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0012/08/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0010/13/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers949.0009/13/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,738.0008/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSScotsman1,208.0007/29/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/11/2010
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena10,408.0008/07/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions978.0004/28/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0010/22/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0009/11/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/01/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,105.0005/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0010/01/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena1,553.0009/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions920.0005/28/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,012.0005/27/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0001/09/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,440.0004/30/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/09/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/01/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0009/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/07/2006
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/01/2006
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,760.0012/06/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0006/29/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions776.0006/29/2005
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC805.0006/27/2005
MS-65PCGSStack's1,840.0006/13/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions800.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions776.0011/07/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0005/28/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0005/01/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0003/20/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions891.0002/01/2003
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,013.0011/21/2002
MS-62NONEHeritage Auctions460.0009/01/2002
MS-65NONESuperior Galleries1,380.0006/02/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0002/20/2002
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0011/29/2001
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,725.0008/06/2001
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0008/06/2001
MS-66PCGSKingswood Galleries3,697.0006/07/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions603.0005/01/2001
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,840.0003/15/2001
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries633.0003/08/2001
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,552.0001/04/2001
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries2,185.0010/01/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0001/08/2000
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/01/1999
MS-65PCGSKingswood Galleries1,576.0008/01/1999
MS-64NONEDavid Akers2,200.0010/01/1997
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/09/1997
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,650.0005/01/1995
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena2,420.0010/01/1987