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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:
2742
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 #:
3642
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Coin Value History
1870 2c PR BN
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1870 2c PR BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$5,750 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $4,750 | $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 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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
1866 2c PR RD
Worth: $700 – $5,000
1870 2C PR65 Brown NGC. PCGS Population: 7 in 65, 8 finer (12/25). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 1,000....
$885
1870 Two-Cent Piece. Proof. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$456
1870 2C PR66 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (4/1). Mintage 1,000. ...
$1,110
1870 2C PR61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/53). PCGS Population: (0/72). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 1,000....
$432
1870 2C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/15). NGC Census: (20/19). CDN: $395 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,0...
$456
1870 2C PR62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/62). NGC Census: (2/48). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR62. ...
$420
1870 2C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/41). NGC Census: (11/37). PR63. Mintage 1,000. ...
$354
1870 2C PR67 Brown NGC. ...
$3,290
1870 2C --Recolored--ANACS. Proof, Net PR60. Sharply ...
$190
1870 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-65 BN (PCGS).
$780
1870 Two-Cent Piece. Proof. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$384
1870 2C PR66 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/3 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (4/1 and 0/0+). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$1,740
1870 2C PR64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (19/18). PCGS Population: (34/15). CDN: $395 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,00...
$480
1870 2C PR62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (3/48). NGC Census: (4/50). Mintage: 1,000. ...
$329
1870 2C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/37). NGC Census: (11/38). Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,000. ...
$336
1870 2C PR67 Brown PCGS. ...
$5,581
1870 2C--Recolored--ANACS. Proof, Net PR60. Sharply ...
$267
1870 2C PR65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (13/5). PCGS Population: (7/5). PR65. Mintage 1,000. ...
$631
1870 2C PR66 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,469
1870 2C PR64 Brown PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (30/11). NGC Census: (19/18). PR64. Mintage 1,000....
$552
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