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The 1866 Proof Two Cent Piece has a moderately low mintage of 725 coins struck, of which most have survived. Scarce as of PR66 with brown and red-brown color. Full red pieces are rare as of PR65. Any cameo surfaces are great rarities in all grades. Look for 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:
2724
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1866
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:
1866
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
725
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1873
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3632
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1866 2c PR RD
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2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR BN [Type]
Worth: $225 – $4,560
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RB [Type]
Worth: $360 – $8,400
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RD [Type]
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
1867 2c PR BN
Worth: $225 – $4,560
1866 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-65 RD (PCGS).
$2,928
1866 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-66 RD (NGC).
$2,040
1866 2C PR64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (6/7). PCGS Population: (13/39). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 725. ...
$1,050
1866 2C PR65 Red PCGS. ...
$4,800
1866 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-66 RD (PCGS).
$3,120
1866 2C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/39). NGC Census: (6/7). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 725. ...
$810
1866 2C PR65 Red PCGS. CAC. The Philadelphia Mint struck a modest production of 725 proof two cent pieces in 1866 and few s...
$2,880
2C 1866 PCGS PR66 RD
$4,465
1866 2C PR64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (6/7). PCGS Population: (13/38). PR64. Mintage 725. ...
$1,866
1866 2C PR65 Red PCGS. ...
$2,400
1866 2C PR66 Red PCGS. ...
$3,360
1866 2C PR64 Red PCGS. Ex: Troy Wiseman Collection. PCGS Population: (13/38). NGC Census: (5/7). CDN: $960 Whsle. Bid for p...
$810
1866 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-65 RD (PCGS).
$2,520
1866 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-66 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$7,638
1866 2C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (15/34). NGC Census: (5/10). Mintage: 725. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$1,058
1866 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-65 RD (PCGS). OGH.
$3,240
1866 2C PR66 Red PCGS. ...
$6,462
1866 2C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (14/35). NGC Census: (5/10). Mintage: 725. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$881
1866 2C PR65 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,120
1866 2C PR66 Red NGC. ...
$3,450
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