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The 1866 Proof Two Cent Piece has a moderately low mintage of 725 coins struck, of which most have survived. Scarce as of PR66 with brown and red-brown color. Full red pieces are rare as of PR65. Any cameo surfaces are great rarities in all grades. Look for 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:
2722
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1866
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:
1866
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
725
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1873
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3630
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1866 2c PR BN
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1866 2c PR BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$3,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $2,500 | $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 |
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Worth: $225 – $4,560
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Worth: $360 – $8,400
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RD [Type]
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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 RB
Worth: $550 – $3,300
1866 2c PR RD
Worth: $700 – $5,000
1867 2c PR BN
Worth: $225 – $4,560
1866 2C PR65 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 14 in 65, 6 finer (6/26). Mintage: 725....
$1,037
1866 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-66 BN (NGC).
$1,920
1866 Two-Cent Piece. Proof. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$900
1866 2c NGC Proof 63 BN
$525
1866 2c PCGS Proof 64 BN
$475
1866 2C PR60 Details, Improperly Cleaned, NCS. Bright ...
$259
1866 2C, BN
$322
1866 2C PR65 Brown NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (7/1). Mintage 725. ...
$870
1866 2C PR66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/0). NGC Census: (6/0). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 725. ...
$2,040
1866 2C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (7/18). NGC Census: (7/35). Mintage: 725. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$489
1866 2C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/14). NGC Census: (12/22). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR64...
$458
1866 2c NGC Proof 65 BN
$635
1866 2C PR66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/0). NGC Census: (6/0). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 725. ...
$2,220
1866 2C, BN
$310
1866 2C PR64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (13/21). PCGS Population (20/10). Mintage: 725. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$411
1866 2C PR65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/6 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (16/5 and 0/0+). CDN: $540 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS P...
$660
1866 2C PR66 Brown Cameo NGC. The sole proof 1866 two cent piece certified as Brown Cameo by NGC (9/16). The fields reveal ...
$2,040
1866 2C, BN
$356
1866 2C PR64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (13/23). PCGS Population (17/9). Mintage: 725. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$470
1866 2C PR65 Brown PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (13/6 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (15/5 and 0/0+). PR65. Mintage 725. ...
$552
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