1866 [PROOF] Two Cent — Coin Value
Two CentWhat the 1866 [PROOF] Two Cent is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1866 [PROOF] Two Cent value — Ungraded $849 · MS62 $5,112. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 6.0× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1866 Two Cent Piece Uncirculated UNC Coin, Red Brown #39799
1866 Red Brown Two Cent Piece Uncirculated UNC Coin #39228
1866 US Two Cent Piece / Please Carefully Look at Pictures / Coin #2661
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Which version do you have?
If you simply want the 1866 Two Cent, buy the Standard version for $21. The PROOF version at $849 offers a significantly different presentation, typically involving superior mint state and specialized packaging, which appeals to serious collectors. Casual owners should stick to the Standard, while those seeking the highest aesthetic quality or investment potential should pay the premium for the PROOF.
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Item details
- Series
- Two Cent
- Year
- 1866
- Release date
- January 1, 1866
1866 [PROOF] Two Cent value
A raw (ungraded) 1866 [PROOF] Two Cent runs around $849, a certified MS62 about $5112, and a high-grade MS66 commands null.
What drives the price
Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $849 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $5,112 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $10.99 / $37.99 / $4,725 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 24, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $10.99–$4,725.00 (median $37.99).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1866 Two Cent?
- An ungraded 1866 Two Cent currently has a starting value of $849.
- How much more valuable is an MS62 grade compared to ungraded?
- An MS62 grade significantly increases value, reaching $5123 compared to the ungraded price.
- What is the specific year and series for this coin?
- This coin is from the 1866 year and belongs to the Two Cent series.