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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:
2676
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 #:
3578
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Coin Value History
1864 2c Large Motto MS RD
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1864 2c Large Motto MS RD
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
1864 2C Large Motto MS64 Red PCGS. CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$824
1864 2C Large Motto MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $1,175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$1,220
1864 2C Large Motto MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: 96 in 66 (14 in 66+), 5 finer (5/26). CDN: $2,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$2,318
1864 2C Large Motto MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: 26 in 63, 767 finer (5/26). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mi...
$488
1864 2C Large Motto MS67 Red PCGS. ...
$26,840
1864 2C Large Motto Red -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$240
1864 2C Large Motto MS64 Red PCGS. CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$763
1864 2C Large Motto MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $1,175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$1,220
1864 Two-Cent Piece. Large Motto. FS-1901. Reverse Die Clash with Indian Cent Die. MS-66+ RD (CACG).
$9,000
1864 2c PCGS MS63 RD (Large Motto)
$368
1864 2C Large Motto MS67 Red NGC. ...
$11,400
1864 2C Large Motto MS64 Red PCGS. CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$763
1864 2C Large Motto MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $1,175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$1,708
1864 2C Large Motto MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. Flynn-L9-RPD....
$3,120
1864 2C Large Motto MS63 Red NGC. NGC Census: (8/270). PCGS Population: (24/645). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. M...
$372
1864 2C Large Motto MS67 Red PCGS. ...
$19,975
1864 2C Large Motto MS64 Red PCGS. CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$915
1864 2C Large Motto MS65 Red PCGS. CDN: $1,175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$1,586
1864 2C Large Motto MS66 Red PCGS....
$2,040
1864 Two-Cent Piece. Large Motto. MS-63 RD (PCGS).
$282
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $12 – $6,000
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $135 – $7,680
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $240 – $24,000
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: $12 – $6,000
1864 2c Large Motto MS RB
Worth: $135 – $7,680
1865 2c MS BN
Worth: $12 – $6,000
1865 2c MS RB
Worth: $135 – $7,680
1865 2c MS RD
Worth: $240 – $24,000
1865 2c Plain 5 MS BN
Worth: $14 – $7,200
1865 2c Plain 5 MS RB
Worth: $162 – $9,216
1865 2c Plain 5 MS RD
Worth: $288 – $28,800
1865 2c Fancy 5 MS BN
Worth: $12 – $6,000
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