1870 [PROOF] Two Cent — Coin Value
Two CentWhat the 1870 [PROOF] Two Cent is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1870 [PROOF] Two Cent value — Ungraded $881 · MS62 $3,696. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 4.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own an 1870 Two Cent, purchase the Standard version for $39. The premium versions offer significant differences: DOUBLE DIE FS-101 ($63) and DOUBLE DIE ($56) signify specific die characteristics, while the PROOF ($886) represents the highest quality, specialized mintage. Buyers prioritizing basic ownership should stick to Standard, while those seeking verifiable scarcity or superior condition should invest in the DOUBLE DIE or PROOF.
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Item details
- Series
- Two Cent
- Year
- 1870
- Release date
- January 1, 1870
1870 [PROOF] Two Cent value
A raw (ungraded) 1870 [PROOF] Two Cent runs around $881, a certified MS62 about $3696, 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 | $881 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $3,696 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $19.95 / $69.95 / $5,500 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 24, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $19.95–$5,500.00 (median $69.95).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the value of an ungraded 1870 Two Cent?
- An ungraded 1870 Two Cent is currently valued around $885 on the market.
- How much more is an MS62 graded version worth?
- An MS62 graded copy of the 1870 Two Cent is valued significantly higher, reaching $3698.
- What is the series for this coin?
- This coin belongs to the Two Cent series and is from the year 1870.



