As of May, 2024, a 1871 Two Cents, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $375.00 and $13,000.00, 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 $6,462.50 in the 10/28/2015 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 23.00 millimeters
Weight: 6.22 grams
Mintage: 960
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Bronze
Series: Shield Two Cents 1864-1873

1871 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-6713,000.00
MS-66+5,250.00
MS-662,850.00
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 State375.0013,000.002,282.69

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 1871 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1871 Two Cents, BN (Regular Strike)30.00315.00330.004,000.00
1871 Two Cents, BN (Proof)290.00300.00340.005,750.00
1871 Two Cents, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A385.0012,000.00
1871 Two Cents, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A425.0047,500.00
1871 Two Cents DDO FS-101, BN (Regular Strike)210.00385.00400.004,250.00
1871 Two Cents, RD (Proof)N/AN/A575.0040,000.00
1871 Two Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A8,500.0065,000.00

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.

1871 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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$5.25
Lowest Sale Price
$2,115.00
Highest Sale Price
$1,025.02
Average Sale Price
$1,380.00
Most Recent Sale Price
96
Number of Sales
$98,401.58
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-674,600.006,462.505,412.50
MS-66+4,200.004,200.004,200.00
MS-66891.005,040.002,120.74
MS-65+1,140.001,140.001,140.00
MS-655.252,115.001,025.02
MS-64391.001,762.50705.05
MS-63345.00705.00475.65
MS-62646.25646.25646.25
MS-60176.00456.00316.00
AU-501,540.001,540.001,540.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1871 Two Cents, RB (Proof) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $6,462.50.

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 1871 Two Cents, RB (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1871 Two Cents, RB (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 71.94% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Legend Rare Coin Auctions with 7.51% / 3.95% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1871 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-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,980.0011/19/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,100.0007/23/2023
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,560.0006/16/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,999.2004/10/2023
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,560.0003/29/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers5,040.0003/29/2023
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/01/2023
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,003.8301/08/2023
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,340.0012/18/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0012/18/2022
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0011/09/2022
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions4,200.0010/09/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,938.7509/08/2022
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,467.5007/28/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0007/17/2022
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers900.0006/17/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0004/13/2022
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,680.0004/13/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0003/21/2022
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0010/20/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions999.6007/28/2021
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,170.0007/21/2021
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC685.0002/07/2021
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0012/02/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0010/21/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0010/17/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0009/16/2020
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,585.0008/27/2020
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions660.0006/10/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions930.0005/20/2020
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC850.0005/03/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers660.0003/25/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0002/26/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,620.0001/12/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0008/18/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0007/14/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions504.0006/12/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0006/09/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0005/22/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions516.0005/08/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0005/01/2019
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions840.0004/28/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0004/28/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions720.0004/28/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0004/03/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0003/16/2019
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,560.0003/05/2019
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0003/05/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions870.0002/03/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0002/03/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0001/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions780.0001/14/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0012/14/2018
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions900.0012/14/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions841.2012/14/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0011/11/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions432.0010/14/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0010/14/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,585.0009/27/2018
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers552.0009/26/2018
MS-65PCGSKagin's840.0009/24/2018
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions990.0009/16/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,080.0008/19/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0008/19/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,467.5005/17/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0004/29/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,310.0004/29/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0004/17/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0003/21/2018
MS-65NGCKagin's900.0003/08/2018
MS-64PCGSKagin's630.0003/08/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0002/22/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,937.5001/25/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions528.0001/03/2018
MS-65NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,100.0011/13/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0011/08/2017
MS-64PCGSBonham's614.0009/05/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions517.0008/02/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5008/02/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.1008/02/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2507/06/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers1,762.5006/21/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2504/26/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0502/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0002/16/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0002/16/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5001/04/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0001/04/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions587.5001/04/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,821.1810/03/2016
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,938.7509/29/2016
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,028.1309/29/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions646.2508/10/2016
MS-64PCGSScotsman776.2507/29/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0007/07/2016
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0007/07/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5004/27/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5004/27/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5001/06/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5012/03/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,527.5010/29/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions6,462.5010/28/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,410.0009/20/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0008/16/2015
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,450.0007/12/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions910.6207/12/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0006/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7504/26/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2504/26/2015
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions969.3804/05/2015
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers1,306.6003/27/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,057.5003/01/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions705.0002/01/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,116.2501/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2501/07/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions646.2510/08/2014
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers793.1309/01/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7507/10/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers763.7503/27/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections1,117.0003/02/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5002/27/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions499.3802/27/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections929.5002/23/2014
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions646.2502/03/2014
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,645.0002/03/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,892.9301/08/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions881.2512/23/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,293.0012/05/2013
MS-60PCGSGreat Collections176.0011/10/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions823.0009/25/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0009/25/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers675.6309/20/2013
MS-63NGCScotsman603.7507/26/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions940.0007/11/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions940.0004/24/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions940.0004/24/2013
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions705.0009/06/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions705.0008/02/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/30/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0005/30/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,012.0005/30/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions690.0004/18/2012
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers805.0002/01/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers920.0001/24/2012
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers546.0011/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0008/11/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions834.0008/11/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions984.0007/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0006/01/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions489.0004/27/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena805.0001/03/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's1,150.0011/10/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0010/25/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0009/27/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0007/05/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions978.0004/28/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions978.0003/24/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions719.0003/24/2010
MS-63NGCStack's546.0003/02/2010
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers661.0002/02/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/06/2010
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions805.0012/03/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,093.0012/03/2009
MS-65PCGSStack's920.0009/23/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/11/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena748.0008/05/2009
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/01/2009
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions748.0003/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/01/2009
MS-64PCGSScotsman748.0010/01/2008
MS-65PCGSStack's1,265.0008/21/2008
MS-65NGCStack's1,466.0007/27/2008
MS-63ANACSSuperior Galleries517.0007/26/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC662.0007/21/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions690.0006/26/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0005/28/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions805.0005/28/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0005/28/2008
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0002/28/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions475.0001/09/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena920.0011/15/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0009/27/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0008/15/2007
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions489.0007/18/2007
MS-66NONEStack's1,610.0006/20/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions719.0003/21/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0003/01/2007
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions633.0002/20/2007
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries518.0001/01/2007
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions948.0011/29/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions805.0011/29/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions834.0009/18/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions633.0009/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0009/13/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0008/13/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0008/13/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0004/26/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions920.0001/24/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions345.0001/09/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions863.0001/01/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions690.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions546.0001/01/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions748.0012/13/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0007/27/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0006/29/2005
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC368.0004/25/2005
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,530.0003/08/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0002/28/2005
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0001/12/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0011/04/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions380.0009/09/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0008/18/2004
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena1,035.0008/14/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0006/03/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions575.0006/03/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions357.0006/03/2004
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions650.0005/05/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions489.0005/05/2004
MS-67NGCBowers & Merena5,175.0005/04/2004
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,380.0003/09/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0002/25/2004
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers345.0001/28/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions575.0001/07/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions426.0001/07/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions506.0011/07/2003
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions414.0011/07/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions449.0009/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0007/26/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0002/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions483.0001/08/2003
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions391.0011/21/2002
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0009/01/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions748.0007/27/2002
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0007/02/2002
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions891.0002/27/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0002/24/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions552.0002/01/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions541.0002/01/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions625.0010/24/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions661.0008/08/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions460.0005/01/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0004/05/2001
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions661.0001/04/2001
MS-64PCISuperior Galleries518.0010/01/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0006/01/2000
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0005/04/2000
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena1,840.0003/18/1999
AU-50NONESpink America1,540.0010/01/1996
MS-64NONEStack's1,430.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONEB. Max Mehl5.2506/01/1941

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