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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.
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:
2681
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
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 #:
3583
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1865 2c MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$10,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $8,500 | $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 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
1865 Two-Cent Piece. MS-64 RB (PCGS).
$415
1865 Two-Cent Piece. MS-65 RB (PCGS).
$702
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. MS-66+ RB (PCGS). CAC.
$3,000
1865 Two-Cent Piece. MS-64 RB (PCGS). CAC. OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$552
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. MS-63 RB (PCGS). OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$360
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. Proof-62 RB (ANACS). OH.
$720
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Fancy 5. MS-67 RB (PCGS).
$6,000
1865 2C--Scratched-Cleaned-- XF45 Red and Brown ANACS.AU Details...
$80
1865 2C MS60 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$138
1865 2C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CAC: 95 in 64, 162 finer (12/25). CDN: $...
$976
1865 2C MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$588
1865 2C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 38 in 66 (4 in 66+), 1 finer. CAC: 37 in 66, 0 finer (11/25). CDN: $...
$1,500
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Fancy 5. AU Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$29
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. MS-63 RB (PCGS). OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$264
1865 2c NGC MS62 RB
$180
1865 2C MS67 ★ Red and Brown NGC. ...
$6,325
1865 MS60 Red and Brown ANACS. ...
$102
1865 Two-Cent Piece. MS-64 RB (NGC).
$312
1865 2C MS65 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$900
1865 2C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (76/3). Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$1,050
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