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This year the Mint struck the Two Cent coins with a Small Motto which was later changed to the Large Motto. The Large Motto of IN GOD WE TRUST ended up being the permanent choice of design for the remainder of the time this denomination was produced. The Large Motto is considered the type coin for the date. Scarce only as a high grade gem. The color designations show a very gradual increase in value and rarity.
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:
2674
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1864
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:
Large Motto
Coin Date:
1864
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
19,822,500
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1872
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3576
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Body: Referring page: http://www.greysheet.com/prices/item/1864-two-cents-2c-large-motto-two-cent-piece-brown-surfaces/gsid/2674 GSID: 2674 Title: 1864 2c Large Motto MS BN
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Coin Value History
1864 2c Large Motto MS BN
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1864 2c Large Motto MS BN
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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 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 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
1864 Two-Cent Piece. Large Motto. MS-66 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$1,159
1864 2C Large Motto MS63 Brown PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$256
1864 Two-Cent Piece. Large Motto. Unc Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$159
1864 2C Large Motto AU58 Brown NGC. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$144
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, Repunched Date, FS-1304, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 45, 6 finer (6/26). CDN: $60.50 Whsle. Bid f...
$104
1864 2C Large Motto AU55 NGC. CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$114
1864 2C Large Motto MS65 Brown NGC. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$500
1864 2C Large Motto -- Rotated Dies -- VF35 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$89
1864 Two-Cent Piece. Large Motto. MS-61 BN (NGC).
$244
1864 Two-Cent Piece. Large Motto. 55 Degree Rotated Reverse. VG-10 (PCGS).
$125
1864 2C Large Motto, AU53 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 94 in 53, 2358 finer (11/25). CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Minta...
$109
1864 2C Two Cent, Large Motto -- 180° Rotated Dies -- Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/2930 and 0/16+). Mintage 19,847,5...
$124
1864 2C Two Cent, Large Motto -- 70° CW Rotated Dies -- VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/2869 and 0/16+). Mintage 19,847,50...
$104
1864 2C Large Motto, Repunched Date, FS-1302, MS60 Brown ANACS. The entire date is punched at least three times, with seco...
$129
1864 2C Large Motto, Rotated Dies AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (145/2190). NGC Census: (41/2254). CDN: $62 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$63
1864 2C Large Motto, Doubled Die Obverse, FS-1101, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/5). NGC Census: (0/7). XF40. Mintage 19,8...
$89
1864 Two-Cent Piece. Large Motto. Unc Details--Obverse Cleaned (NGC).
$144
1864 2c PCGS/CAC VF20 (Large Motto FS-1901 Reverse Die Clash w/ Obv Indian 1c)
$170
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