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The 1865 Two Cent Piece is the ultimate high mintage type coin for its series and comes in two major varieties including the Plain and Fancy 5. Extremely common in all grades up to the finest of gems which are just slightly scarce. The color designations show a very gradual increase in value and rarity with just the highest graded red gems being rare. This is the plain 5 variety.
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:
213354
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1865
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:
Plain 5
Coin Date:
1865
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
13,640,000
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1872
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
38248
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Coin Value History
1865 2c Plain 5 MS RB
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1865 2c Plain 5 MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $10,000 | $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 |
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS BN [Type]
![2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1864_smMotto_bn.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $14 – $6,600
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 RD
Worth: $336 – $40,560
1865 2c Fancy 5 MS BN
Worth: $14 – $6,600
1865 2C Plain 5 MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 58 in 64, 33 finer (9/26). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$512
1865 2C Plain 5 MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $348 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$573
1865 2C Plain 5 MS66 Red and Brown CACG. CAC. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$2,440
1865 2C Plain 5 MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$854
1865 2C Plain 5 MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 38 in 64, 30 finer (4/26). CDN: $336 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$525
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. MS-63 RB (PCGS).
$240
1865 2C Plain 5 MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (3/0). PCGS Population: (8/0). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66...
$1,380
1865 2C Plain 5 MS65 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/3). PCGS Population: (8/7). MS65. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$564
1865 2C Plain 5 MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$439
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. MS-63 RB (PCGS).
$264
1865 Two-Cent Piece. VP-011. Plain 5. Repunched Date, 18/18. MS-66 RB (NGC).
$1,050
1865 2C Plain 5 MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/7 and 1/1+). NGC Census: (1/2 and 1/1+). MS65. Mintage 13,640,...
$432
1865 2C Plain 5 MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$427
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. MS-63 RB (PCGS).
$312
1865 2C Plain 5 MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,740
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$576
1865 2C Plain 5, FS-101, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for N...
$576
1865 2C Plain 5 MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (3/0). PCGS Population: (7/0). MS66. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$1,260
1865 2C Plain 5 MS65 Red and Brown ANACS. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$780
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. MS-64 RB (PCGS).
$432
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