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The 1870 Proof Two Cent Piece has a slightly higher mintage of 1,000 coins struck. Most of that mintage has survived. These coins are scarce as of PR66 with brown and red-brown color; while full red examples are rare as of PR65. Any cameo surfaces are great rarities in all grades. Once again, collectors should seek out either nice toners or blazing red examples.
Obverse Description
An ornate shield flanked on the left and right by leaves with arrow heads and shanks (crossed behind) appear protruding at the four corners. A ribbon above the shield bears the words IN GOD WE TRUST, making this coin design the first usage this now-ubiquitous motto. The date is positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
A large numeral 2 with the word CENTS below (smaller) in the center is framed by a well-defined wheat wreath tied at the bottom center by a simple ribbon. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2744
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1870
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
2, CENTS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
6.22 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
23
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1870
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,000
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1873
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3644
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Coin Value History
1870 2c PR RD
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1870 2c PR RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $18,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR BN [Type]
![2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1873_2c_cl3_bn.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $225 – $4,560
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RB [Type]
![2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1868_2c_pr_rb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $360 – $8,400
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RD [Type]
![2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/194xxx/15bce75c-f789-465e-8264-a9ddedcdfadb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $440 – $20,000
1864 2c Small Motto PR BN
Worth: $26,500 – $102,000
1864 2c Small Motto PR RB
Worth: $36,000 – $180,000
1864 2c Small Motto PR RD
Worth: $75,000 – $192,000
1864 2c Large Motto PR BN
Worth: $450 – $10,200
1864 2c Large Motto PR RB
Worth: $1,150 – $15,000
1864 2c Large Motto PR RD
Worth: $1,600 – $14,400
1865 2c PR BN
Worth: $225 – $5,560
1865 2c PR RB
Worth: $360 – $9,400
1865 2c PR RD
Worth: $440 – $12,000
1866 2c PR BN
Worth: $225 – $2,400
1866 2c PR RB
Worth: $550 – $3,300
1866 2c PR RD
Worth: $700 – $5,000
1870 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-67 RD (NGC).
$4,560
1870 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-66 RD (NGC).
$3,360
1870 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-64 RD (PCGS).
$1,200
1870 2C PR65 Red NGC. NGC Census: (23/15). PCGS Population: (41/20). CDN: $2,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,00...
$1,800
1870 2C PR63 Red PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (10/95 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (1/64 and 0/3+). PR63. Mintage 1,000. ...
$480
1870 2C PR67 Red PCGS. ...
$20,400
1870 2C PR66+ Red NGC....
$4,200
1870 2C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/61). NGC Census: (28/38). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,0...
$990
1870 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-65 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$3,360
1870 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-63 RD (PCGS).
$822
1870 2C PR67 Red PCGS. ...
$18,600
1870 2C PR66+ Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (18/2 and 4/0+). NGC Census: (13/2 and 2/0+). CDN: $3,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$9,600
1870 2C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/60). NGC Census: (29/38). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,0...
$1,200
1870 2C PR65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/20 and 3/3+). NGC Census: (23/15 and 2/2+). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$2,100
1870 2C PR63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/96). NGC Census: (1/63). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR63. Mi...
$646
1870 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-67 RD (NGC).
$17,038
1870 2C PR66+ Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$10,800
1870 2C PR64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (29/38). PCGS Population: (44/61). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,00...
$1,380
1870 2C PR65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/20 and 3/3+). NGC Census: (23/15 and 1/2+). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$2,280
1870 2C PR63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (9/102). NGC Census: (1/63). Mintage: 1,000. CDN Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCG...
$517
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