As of May, 2024, a 1870 Two Cents, BN in circulated condition is worth between $25.00 and $320.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $335.00 and $2,350.00, 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 $1,725.00 in the 05/04/1999 by renowned auctioneer Stack's, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 23.00 millimeters
Weight: 6.22 grams
Mintage: 861,250
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Bronze
Series: Shield Two Cents 1864-1872

1870 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-662,350.00
MS-65+1,600.00
MS-65925.00
MS-64+850.00
MS-64775.00
MS-63+550.00
MS-63450.00
MS-62+385.00
MS-62360.00
MS-61350.00
MS-60335.00
AU-58+320.00
AU-58300.00
AU-55+275.00
AU-55260.00
AU-53+230.00
AU-53220.00
AU-50+215.00
AU-50210.00
XF-45+200.00
XF-45185.00
XF-40170.00
VF-35135.00
VF-30125.00
VF-25110.00
VF-20100.00
F-1590.00
F-1280.00
VG-1070.00
VG-860.00
G-650.00
G-440.00
AG-335.00
FR-230.00
PO-125.00

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 State335.002,350.00811.82
About Uncirculated210.00320.00253.75
Extremely Fine170.00200.00185.00
Fine and Very Fine80.00135.00106.67
Good and Very Good40.0070.0055.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good25.0035.0030.00

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 1870 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1870 Two Cents, BN (Proof)N/AN/A340.008,750.00
1870 Two Cents, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A375.005,250.00
1870 Two Cents, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A425.0045,000.00
1870 Two Cents DDO FS-101, BN (Regular Strike)135.00330.00360.00700.00
1870 Two Cents, RB (Proof)N/AN/A375.005,000.00
1870 Two Cents, RD (Proof)N/AN/A575.0035,000.00
1870 Two Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A7,000.0027,500.00

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.

1870 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

$48.00

Lowest Sale Price
$633.00

Highest Sale Price
$162.16

Average Sale Price
$144.00

Most Recent Sale Price
27

Number of Sales
$4,378.33

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-65+316.001,086.88791.72
MS-65500.00646.25580.00
MS-64288.00780.00418.76
MS-63+460.00460.00460.00
MS-63219.00431.00326.60
MS-62+240.00336.00283.25
MS-62155.00431.00268.29
MS-61144.00299.00210.10
MS-6094.001,725.00309.55
AU-58104.00431.00245.98
AU-55+168.00275.00212.64
AU-55127.00253.00167.50
AU-5398.00192.00149.86
AU-5048.00633.00162.16
XF-45+132.00132.00132.00
XF-4531.00156.00100.17
XF-4046.00141.0094.43
VF-3554.00105.0082.00
VF-3076.0080.0078.00
VF-2565.0065.0065.00
VF-2062.0080.0071.50
F-1559.0065.0062.00
F-1231.0067.0052.25
VG-819.0019.0019.00
PO-174.0074.0074.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1870 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-60 having the highest max price $1,725.00.

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 1870 Two Cents, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1870 Two Cents, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 81.25% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 9.82% / 3.13% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1870 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-50NGCStack's Bowers144.0007/26/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions99.0006/07/2023
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions252.0005/10/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions309.6005/10/2023
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC270.0004/16/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers780.0003/29/2023
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions192.0002/22/2023
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions180.0001/25/2023
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions180.0001/25/2023
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions228.0012/28/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions264.0012/21/2022
AU-55+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC250.0011/20/2022
AU-55+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC275.0010/30/2022
F-12PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0010/19/2022
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions216.0010/19/2022
F-15PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0010/19/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions154.0010/05/2022
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions192.0010/05/2022
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions336.0009/21/2022
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC156.0007/24/2022
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions198.0006/22/2022
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions288.0006/15/2022
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions222.0003/14/2022
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers336.0012/21/2021
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions240.0012/08/2021
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions149.0012/01/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0011/10/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0008/04/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0007/21/2021
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions264.0007/14/2021
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions252.0007/14/2021
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC259.0005/02/2021
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions156.0003/31/2021
MS-62+NGCDavid Lawrence RC310.0003/28/2021
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions105.0001/27/2021
F-15PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0012/27/2020
F-12NGCDavid Lawrence RC60.0012/06/2020
VF-20PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0011/29/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0010/17/2020
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0010/17/2020
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers180.0006/10/2020
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC500.0005/31/2020
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions204.0005/13/2020
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0010/16/2019
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers408.0009/04/2019
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions180.0005/22/2019
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions264.0003/27/2019
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions228.0003/13/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions336.0010/17/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0010/10/2018
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions204.0010/03/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions162.0009/12/2018
MS-62+PCGSHeritage Auctions240.0008/29/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions204.0008/22/2018
AU-55+PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0008/08/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions186.0004/03/2018
XF-45+PCGSHeritage Auctions132.0003/27/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions216.0003/06/2018
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,086.8801/25/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions564.0012/07/2017
AU-53NGCHeritage Auctions192.0009/26/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2508/02/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions616.8804/18/2017
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions146.8804/11/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5004/11/2017
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0002/21/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions587.5001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions552.2501/04/2017
AU-50PCGSDavid Lawrence RC150.0010/24/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions329.0009/03/2016
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions124.0007/27/2016
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers223.2507/13/2016
AU-55+PCGSStack's Bowers176.2506/01/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0005/03/2016
VF-25NGCDavid Lawrence RC65.0004/24/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions235.0001/10/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC425.0009/27/2015
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2508/04/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions258.5006/07/2015
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions152.7505/31/2015
VF-30PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0003/15/2015
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0002/24/2015
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC400.0011/30/2014
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions101.0510/06/2014
AU-55NGCGreat Collections155.2009/28/2014
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions108.1008/25/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions305.5007/10/2014
XF-40ANACSGreat Collections83.6005/18/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections368.5003/30/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions110.4503/03/2014
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions193.8802/17/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions113.0012/02/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions159.0011/18/2013
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions72.0011/11/2013
AU-50NGCGreat Collections178.0011/10/2013
XF-45ANACSGreat Collections31.0011/03/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0010/21/2013
VF-35PCGSDavid Lawrence RC85.0010/20/2013
VF-30ANACSHeritage Auctions76.0009/30/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions351.0009/25/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions382.0009/25/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0007/22/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0006/05/2013
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions101.0004/01/2013
VF-35PCGSGreat Collections94.0003/31/2013
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions153.0002/11/2013
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers425.5002/04/2013
XF-40PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0002/04/2013
MS-61NGCGoldberg Auctioneers276.0002/04/2013
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions200.0012/10/2012
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions112.0012/03/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions141.0011/29/2012
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions118.0011/19/2012
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions223.0009/06/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions368.0008/27/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions360.0008/02/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0007/16/2012
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions138.0007/09/2012
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions403.0005/30/2012
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0005/30/2012
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0005/14/2012
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions150.0005/07/2012
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers518.0003/22/2012
MS-63+NGCHeritage Auctions460.0002/02/2012
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions74.0001/09/2012
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions109.0012/19/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions322.0012/08/2011
VF-20PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0011/14/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0010/13/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions299.0008/11/2011
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions144.0007/11/2011
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions299.0007/07/2011
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions178.0007/07/2011
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions431.0004/27/2011
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions105.0001/17/2011
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC270.0001/06/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0010/27/2010
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions219.0006/02/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0010/22/2009
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions276.0007/31/2009
MS-60ICGHeritage Auctions94.0007/22/2009
AU-50ICGHeritage Auctions115.0003/09/2009
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions719.0003/01/2009
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0002/01/2009
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions48.0001/28/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/01/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC403.0012/08/2008
VF-30DGSDavid Lawrence RC78.0012/08/2008
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0012/04/2008
F-12ANACSDavid Lawrence RC67.0012/01/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC472.0011/17/2008
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0010/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions532.0009/15/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions403.0009/01/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions834.0008/13/2008
XF-45ICGHeritage Auctions75.0008/11/2008
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0007/30/2008
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions748.0006/26/2008
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions209.0006/23/2008
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0002/20/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0012/04/2007
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0012/04/2007
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0011/07/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0010/03/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions253.0007/18/2007
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC265.0007/09/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0006/18/2007
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0006/05/2007
XF-45PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0005/16/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions374.0005/15/2007
AU-53ANACSHeritage Auctions115.0005/14/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0004/16/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/09/2007
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions98.0003/21/2007
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0003/20/2007
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions81.0002/19/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions978.0002/01/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions104.0001/31/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0001/10/2007
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions230.0001/09/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0011/01/2006
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0010/30/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions242.0010/02/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions230.0009/19/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0009/18/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions184.0007/12/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions219.0007/11/2006
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions253.0005/01/2006
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions121.0001/11/2006
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions242.0001/08/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions322.0011/07/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0011/02/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0006/05/2005
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions86.0004/27/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0004/17/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions276.0004/13/2005
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0001/17/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions173.0012/13/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions270.0011/03/2004
VG-8ANACSHeritage Auctions19.0011/03/2004
F-12ANACSHeritage Auctions31.0010/20/2004
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions64.0010/06/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0008/23/2004
VF-35ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0006/30/2004
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions153.0002/02/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions106.0010/29/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions288.0009/03/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions112.0008/20/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions299.0008/20/2003
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0008/06/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions150.0007/02/2003
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0006/02/2003
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions58.0004/23/2003
XF-45ANACSHeritage Auctions61.0004/23/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions207.0006/01/2002
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions132.0002/27/2002
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions144.0001/13/2002
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers633.0010/02/2001
AU-55NONEGoldberg Auctioneers242.0005/28/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions316.0004/05/2001
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0001/06/2001
XF-40ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0011/02/2000
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions155.0008/24/2000
MS-60NONEStack's1,725.0005/04/1999