1871 [PROOF] Two Cent — Coin Value
Two CentWhat the 1871 [PROOF] Two Cent is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1871 [PROOF] Two Cent value — Ungraded $890 · MS62 $2,985. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 3.4× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
1871 TWO CENT PIECE NO “WE” OBVERSE SCRATCH / GOUGE MINTAGE 721,250 🆓🚢
Rare Proof 1871 P 2 Two Cent Piece 2C NGC PF 64 BN Certified Coin
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Which version do you have?
If you just want the 1871 Two Cent, buy the Standard version for $52. The premium versions offer significant collecting advantages. The PROOF version provides superior presentation, while the DOUBLE DIE FS-103 offers a unique, scarce die variety. Save your money with the Standard unless you specifically seek the enhanced aesthetic of the PROOF or the rarity of the DOUBLE DIE FS-103.
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Item details
- Series
- Two Cent
- Year
- 1871
- Release date
- January 1, 1871
1871 [PROOF] Two Cent value
A raw (ungraded) 1871 [PROOF] Two Cent runs around $890, a certified MS62 about $2985, 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 | $890 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $2,985 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $20 / $189 / $78,000 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 24, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $20.00–$78,000.00 (median $189.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1871 Two Cent?
- An ungraded 1871 Two Cent is valued at approximately $938.
- How much more is an MS62 version worth compared to ungraded?
- The MS62 grade fetches $2981, significantly higher than the ungraded value of $938.
- What is the series and year of this coin?
- This coin belongs to the Two Cent series and is from the year 1871.