As of May, 2024, a 1873 Two Cents Closed 3, BN in circulated condition is worth between $1,150.00 and $2,525.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,550.00 and $8,000.00, 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 $5,940.00 in the 05/20/1996 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, 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

1873 Two Cents Closed 3, Bn (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-66+8,000.00
MS-665,000.00
MS-65+4,000.00
MS-653,600.00
MS-64+3,400.00
MS-643,150.00
MS-63+2,950.00
MS-632,850.00
MS-62+2,750.00
MS-622,700.00
MS-612,650.00
MS-602,550.00
AU-58+2,525.00
AU-582,500.00
AU-55+2,475.00
AU-552,450.00
AU-53+2,400.00
AU-532,375.00
AU-50+2,350.00
AU-502,300.00
XF-45+2,275.00
XF-452,250.00
XF-402,200.00
VF-352,150.00
VF-302,100.00
VF-251,700.00
VF-201,550.00
F-151,350.00
F-121,275.00
VG-101,200.00
VG-81,150.00

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 State2,550.008,000.003,633.33
About Uncirculated2,300.002,525.002,421.88
Extremely Fine2,200.002,275.002,241.67
Fine and Very Fine1,275.002,150.001,687.50
Good and Very Good1,150.001,200.001,175.00

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 1873 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1873 Two Cents Open 3, BN (Proof)1,575.001,650.001,850.0010,000.00
1873 Two Cents Closed 3, RB (Proof)N/AN/A2,600.0022,500.00
1873 Two Cents Closed 3, RD (Proof)N/AN/A2,700.0065,000.00
1873 Two Cents Closed 3, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A15,000.0042,500.00
1873 Two Cents Open 3, RB (Proof)N/AN/A2,050.0020,000.00
1873 Two Cents Open 3, RD (Proof)N/AN/A3,000.0040,000.00

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.

1873 Two Cents Closed 3, Bn (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
$1,100.00
Lowest Sale Price
$3,450.00
Highest Sale Price
$2,303.60
Average Sale Price
$2,160.00
Most Recent Sale Price
34
Number of Sales
$78,322.36
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-662,645.005,940.004,031.07
MS-651,553.003,910.002,764.68
MS-641,100.003,450.002,303.60
MS-6340.002,990.002,195.18
MS-621,980.002,760.002,305.00
MS-611,378.002,400.001,979.50
MS-601,860.002,530.002,095.00
AU-551,260.001,800.001,530.00
AU-50949.002,633.001,600.88
XF-451,680.001,800.001,740.00
VF-351,680.002,520.002,100.00
VF-302,100.002,160.002,130.00
VG-81,057.501,057.501,057.50
PO-11,610.001,610.001,610.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1873 Two Cents Closed 3, BN (Proof) 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 $5,940.00.

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 1873 Two Cents Closed 3, BN (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1873 Two Cents Closed 3, BN (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 61.87% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Stack's with 12.23% / 6.47% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1873 Two Cents Closed 3, BN (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-64NGCStack's Bowers2,160.0008/24/2023
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers1,920.0008/24/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0005/07/2023
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0005/07/2023
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,001.0012/25/2022
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0012/18/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,980.0008/17/2022
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0011/14/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,600.0010/31/2021
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,250.0009/26/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0006/09/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,120.0004/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0004/25/2021
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,266.0002/25/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0010/18/2020
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0010/17/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers3,600.0009/10/2020
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,760.0003/25/2020
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,860.0001/12/2020
XF-45PCGSStack's Bowers1,800.0011/20/2019
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions1,260.0009/08/2019
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0004/28/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0003/16/2019
VF-30PCGSStack's Bowers2,160.0003/05/2019
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0002/06/2019
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0002/03/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0001/14/2019
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions1,680.0001/14/2019
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0010/30/2018
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0010/14/2018
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0010/14/2018
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers1,680.0006/21/2018
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers3,360.0003/21/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,421.6002/22/2018
VF-35PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0001/03/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,400.0011/08/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,840.0011/02/2017
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0008/02/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0006/08/2017
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,585.0006/05/2017
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0003/29/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0001/04/2017
VG-8PCGSStack's Bowers1,057.5007/20/2015
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0006/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0004/26/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,381.7301/07/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0008/05/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0008/05/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0007/10/2014
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers2,232.5002/05/2014
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0002/03/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0002/03/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0001/08/2014
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0008/08/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,790.6307/27/2013
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,750.0007/18/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0004/24/2013
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers1,410.0006/29/2012
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0003/08/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,760.0011/15/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0010/13/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/07/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0007/07/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0004/27/2011
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions2,070.0003/17/2011
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0002/03/2011
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0001/05/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0009/22/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0008/11/2010
AU-50PCGSStack's2,530.0006/15/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0006/02/2010
AU-50PCGSBonhams & Butterfields2,633.0005/30/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0003/24/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0002/03/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/06/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/01/2009
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena2,415.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0001/01/2009
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0007/30/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions1,265.0005/28/2008
MS-64NGCStack's2,875.0005/21/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0002/13/2008
AU-50NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,495.0002/13/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/09/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,875.0001/09/2008
MS-60NONEStack's2,530.0010/16/2007
MS-65PCGSStack's3,910.0008/05/2007
MS-63NONEStack's2,070.0005/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0004/09/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions1,553.0002/01/2007
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/13/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0009/13/2006
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,438.0005/30/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0004/26/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0004/06/2006
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,220.0003/14/2006
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries2,300.0002/05/2006
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries2,415.0002/05/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,163.0001/01/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0001/01/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/01/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,185.0012/13/2005
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0010/27/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions1,553.0009/01/2005
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions1,725.0009/01/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions2,013.0006/29/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0006/02/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions2,070.0003/24/2005
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,300.0003/08/2005
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,840.0002/23/2005
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0002/23/2005
VF-30PCGSStack's2,100.0001/19/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,378.0012/15/2004
MS-65PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,128.0011/30/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions949.0011/08/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0008/18/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/05/2004
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0005/05/2004
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,668.0001/28/2004
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena1,668.0007/30/2003
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0005/01/2003
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena978.0003/15/2001
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena690.0003/23/2000
MS-65NONEHeritage Auctions1,553.0001/08/2000
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries1,495.0002/08/1999
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions1,322.0001/09/1998
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries1,100.0006/02/1997
MS-65NGCStack's1,650.0009/10/1996
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,375.0009/01/1996
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena5,940.0005/20/1996
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries1,210.0010/03/1995
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,183.0008/16/1995
MS-64NGCStack's1,100.0001/01/1995
AU-50NONEButterfield, Johnson, & Gillio1,430.0001/01/1995
MS-63NONEStack's1,430.0008/10/1990
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery40.0005/01/1941

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