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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:
2743
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 #:
3643
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Coin Value History
1870 2c PR RB
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1870 2c PR RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$10,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $8,750 | $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 |
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-64 RB (NGC).
$780
1870 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). OGH Rattler.
$1,440
1870 2C PR62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 62, 283 finer (2/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Minta...
$671
1870 2C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/0). Mintage 1,000. ...
$1,680
1870 2C PR63 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 1,000. ...
$528
1870 2C PR61 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/272). NGC Census: (0/133). Mintage 1,000. ...
$264
1870 2c NGC Proof 60 RB ex: Richmond Collection
$219
1870 2C PR64 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 1,000. ...
$540
1870 2C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (82/30). NGC Census: (53/23). CDN: $980 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65...
$1,020
1870 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-62 RB (PCGS). OGH.
$408
1870 2C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (20/0). Mintage 1,000. ...
$2,220
1870 2C PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (41/228). NGC Census: (14/122). CDN: $410 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR...
$576
1870 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-64 RB (NGC).
$600
1870 2C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (53/22). PCGS Population: (82/30). CDN: $980 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mint...
$1,080
1870 2C PR62 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (7/217). NGC Census: (3/140). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pr...
$384
1870 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-66 RB (NGC).
$1,380
1870 PCGS PR-63RB
$546
1870 2C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (119/112). NGC Census: (50/75). CDN: $580 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. M...
$750
1870 2C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (80/31). NGC Census: (53/21). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65...
$1,440
1870 2C PR62 Red and Brown ANACS. PCGS Population (5/188). NGC Census: (3/123). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for N...
$322
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