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The 2 cent coin was struck by the United States Mint from 1864 through 1873 and was created to fill a need for small change during a massive Civil War-era coin shortage. The bronze 2 cent coin, designed by United States Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, barely lasted a decade. Despite its relatively brief existence, it became historic for at least one reason, it was the first United States coin to bear the motto IN GOD WE TRUST, which today is seen on all United States coins.
While a popular series, the 2 cent piece is not widely collected as anything more than a type coin. However, there are series specialists who enjoy pursuing 2 cent coins. There are few big-ticket 2 cent pieces. Most in the lower circulated grades are priced at well less than $50. However, there are a couple regular-issue business-strike pieces that command three figure prices or greater. These include the scarce 1864 Small Motto that trades for about $200 and up and the 1872, which has a mintage of only 65,000 pieces and generally commands $300 or more. The 1867 doubled die is the major die variety of the series.
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:
72347
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, [Date]
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:
Business
Diameter:
23
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
1864-1872
Coin Date:
2-Cent Piece
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1872
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3573
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2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS BN [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$8,250 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $7,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $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 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS RB [Type]
![2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/18662c.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $175 – $8,160
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS RD [Type]
![2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/18642c.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $250 – $33,800
1864 2c Small Motto MS BN
Worth: $110 – $4,400
1864 2c Small Motto MS RB
Worth: $1,175 – $9,000
1864 2c Small Motto MS RD
Worth: $2,200 – $70,000
1864 2c Large Motto MS BN
Worth: $14 – $6,600
1864 2c Large Motto MS RB
Worth: $175 – $8,160
1864 2c Large Motto MS RD
Worth: $280 – $33,800
1865 2c MS BN
Worth: $14 – $6,600
1865 2c MS RB
Worth: $175 – $8,160
1865 2c MS RD
Worth: $250 – $33,800
1865 2c Plain 5 MS BN
Worth: $17 – $7,920
1865 2c Plain 5 MS RB
Worth: $210 – $9,792
1865 2c Plain 5 MS RD
Worth: $336 – $40,560
1865 2c Fancy 5 MS BN
Worth: $14 – $6,600
1867 2C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 71 in 58 (1 in 58+), 242 finer (8/26). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage...
$177
1872 Two-Cent Piece. Fine Details--Polished (PCGS).
$293
1864 Two-Cent Piece. Large Motto. MS-66 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$1,159
1865 2C Plain 5 MS65 Brown NGC. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$573
1872 2C Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: 50 in 4, 744 finer (6/26). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 65,000...
$336
1864 2C Large Motto MS63 Brown PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$256
1872 2C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 57 in 45, 167 finer (7/26). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 65,000. ...
$1,190
1864 2C Large Motto MS62 Brown PCGS. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$226
1864 2C Large Motto MS64 Brown PCGS. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$317
1864 2C Large Motto AU55 NGC. CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$114
1865 2C Two Cent Piece, Plain 5 -- 180º Rotated Dies -- Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 15, 267 finer (5/26). CDN: $26....
$109
1871 Two-Cent Piece. MS-61 BN (NGC).
$342
1872 2C XF40 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 25 in 40, 120 finer (3/26). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 65,000. ...
$886
1865 2C Plain 5 AU50 ANACS. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$94
1865 2C Plain 5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 11 in 53, 180 finer (3/26). CDN: $86.40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage ...
$134
1867 2C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101 -- Struck Thru -- ANACS. Fine 12. Die 1....
$189
1867 2C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, VF20 PCGS. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. ...
$329
1864 2C Large Motto -- Rotated Dies -- VF35 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$89
1864 Two-Cent Piece. FS-401. Small Motto. AG-3 (PCGS).
$220
1867 2C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, VF25 PCGS. CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. ...
$367
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