As of May, 2024, a 1872 Two Cents, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3,750.00 and $12,500.00, 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 $18,800.00 in the 08/08/2013 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: 65,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Bronze
Series: Shield Two Cents 1864-1872

1872 Two Cents, Rb (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6612,500.00
MS-65+9,750.00
MS-657,750.00
MS-64+6,500.00
MS-645,500.00
MS-63+5,000.00
MS-634,500.00
MS-62+4,250.00
MS-624,000.00
MS-613,750.00

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 State3,750.0012,500.006,350.00

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 1872 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1872 Two Cents, BN (Regular Strike)210.003,300.003,400.0010,500.00
1872 Two Cents, BN (Proof)180.00325.00400.006,000.00
1872 Two Cents, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A15,000.0085,000.00
1872 Two Cents DDO FS-101 (006), BN (Regular Strike)1,300.003,300.003,400.0010,000.00
1872 Two Cents DDO FS-101 (006), RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,500.008,500.00
1872 Two Cents, RB (Proof)N/AN/A600.0011,500.00
1872 Two Cents, RD (Proof)N/AN/A825.0035,000.00
1872 Two Cents, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A4,000.005,750.00

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.

1872 Two Cents, Rb (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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$1,265.00
Lowest Sale Price
$10,350.00
Highest Sale Price
$4,604.69
Average Sale Price
$4,560.00
Most Recent Sale Price
27
Number of Sales
$124,326.50
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-666,095.0018,750.0011,819.00
MS-65+1,667.0018,800.008,967.79
MS-656,168.7514,100.008,549.11
MS-64+4,700.0010,925.007,008.33
MS-641,265.0010,350.004,604.69
MS-632,415.003,220.002,736.50
MS-621,650.003,120.002,385.00
MS-611,725.002,875.002,344.10
MS-601,320.001,320.001,320.00
AU-551,380.001,380.001,380.00
PO-1276.00276.00276.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1872 Two Cents, RB (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ 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 1872 Two Cents, RB (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1872 Two Cents, RB (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.14% share, followed by Legend Rare Coin Auctions / David Lawrence RC with 7.41% / 7.41% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1872 Two Cents, RB (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
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0009/17/2023
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,467.5005/25/2023
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,462.5005/25/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,100.0012/18/2022
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC6,500.0011/06/2022
MS-65PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,168.7509/08/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers4,560.0008/31/2022
MS-61NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,232.5007/28/2022
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6,600.0004/26/2020
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC9,750.0012/29/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0008/20/2019
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,400.0006/09/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions8,400.0003/16/2019
MS-64+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,700.0001/27/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0002/22/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers8,400.0011/08/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5008/02/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions11,750.0002/16/2017
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers2,820.0008/09/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,400.0004/27/2016
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0004/27/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions7,637.5008/16/2015
MS-65+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,170.0006/01/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions9,987.5002/01/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,995.0001/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions8,225.0001/07/2015
MS-65+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions8,813.0012/14/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,418.0012/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,818.7512/04/2014
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18,750.0011/30/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions16,450.0010/08/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0009/04/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5007/10/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,818.7504/23/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5002/27/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions5,875.0001/08/2014
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions14,100.0001/08/2014
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions7,050.0009/25/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions18,800.0008/08/2013
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions12,338.0004/24/2013
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions6,463.0004/24/2013
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0007/12/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0003/08/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions14,950.0001/03/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions13,800.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0012/08/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions11,500.0010/13/2011
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions10,925.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0008/11/2011
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions16,100.0006/01/2011
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,875.0002/03/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0001/06/2010
MS-61ANACSDavid Lawrence RC2,818.0011/12/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10,350.0001/01/2009
MS-65+PCGSScotsman9,488.0010/01/2008
AU-55ICGHeritage Auctions1,380.0009/01/2008
MS-61ANACSBowers & Merena2,070.0006/01/2008
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/27/2007
MS-65+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers7,763.0002/13/2007
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions6,900.0009/13/2006
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,968.0004/10/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,415.0004/06/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0002/09/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0011/02/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0011/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0009/01/2005
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC6,095.0011/28/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0001/07/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,783.0001/08/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,243.0011/21/2002
MS-65+NONESuperior Galleries1,840.0006/02/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/04/2001
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena1,840.0008/30/1999
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,667.0009/01/1998
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions1,322.0006/01/1997
MS-60NONEStack's1,320.0009/10/1996
MS-65+NONEHeritage Auctions2,310.0008/14/1996
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0008/16/1995
MS-62ANACSBowers & Merena1,650.0001/04/1995
MS-64NONEStack's2,310.0010/01/1992

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Last Updated on May 15, 2024 at 01:30 AM

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