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The 1868 Proof Two Cent Piece has an even lower mintage of 600 coins struck. Most of that mintage has survived. Scarce as of PR66 with brown and red-brown color. Full red examples are rare as of PR65. All pieces with cameo surfaces are extremely rare in any grade. Be on the lookout for nice toners as well as vividly 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:
2735
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1868
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:
1868
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
600
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1873
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
83638
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Coin Value History
1868 2c PR RD CAM
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1868 2C PR66+ Red Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$14,640
1868 2C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS....
$7,200
1868 2C PR67 Red Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$52,800
1868 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-64 RD Cameo (PCGS).
$2,585
1868 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-66+ RD Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$14,400
1868 2C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. ...
$2,760
1868 2C PR66+ Red Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$15,000
2C 1868 PCGS PR65+ RD CAM CAC
$7,050
1868 2C PR66+ Red Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$15,000
2C 1868 PCGS PR65+ RD CAM CAC
$10,869
2C 1868 PCGS PR66 RD CAM CAC
$11,456
1868 2C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,300
1868 2C PR66 Red Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$16,450
1868 2C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,344
1868 2C PR66 Cameo PCGS. ...
$11,750
1868 2C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. ...
$8,625
1868 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-66 RD Cameo (PCGS). Secure Holder.
$18,515
1868 2C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,625
1868 2C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. Both sides exhibit solid ...
$3,105
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR BN [Type]
Worth: $225 – $4,560
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RB [Type]
Worth: $360 – $8,400
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RD [Type]
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 BN
Worth: $225 – $2,400
1866 2c PR RB
Worth: $550 – $3,300
1866 2c PR RD
Worth: $700 – $5,000
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