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The 1871 Proof Two Cent Piece has a slightly higher mintage of 960 coins struck. Most of that mintage still exists. Examples with brown and red-brown color are scarce as of PR66 or finer. Full red examples are rare as of PR65. Any cameo surfaces are great rarities in all grades. Search for examples with either nice toning or intense red color.
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:
2748
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1871
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:
1871
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
960
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1873
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3646
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Coin Value History
1871 2c PR RB
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1871 2c PR RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$10,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $8,750 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1871 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-66 RB (PCGS).
$1,800
1871 2C PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: 45 in 63, 277 finer (11/25...
$976
1871 2C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CAC: 16 in 64, 57 finer (1/26). CDN: $58...
$1,403
1871 2C FS-102 PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Mintage 960....
$990
1871 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-60 RB (NGC).
$384
1871 2C PR62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (3/143). PCGS Population (10/261). Mintage: 960. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$400
1871 2C PR67 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$6,462
$805
1871 2C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 40 in 66 (2 in 66+), 0 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$2,806
1871 2C FS-102, PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC....
$900
1871 2C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 960. ...
$660
1871 2C FS-102 PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 960....
$1,170
1871 2C Doubled Die Obverse PR62 Red and Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (2/141). PCGS Population (7/243). Mintage: 960. Numismedi...
$646
1871 2C PR67 Red and Brown NGC. An exquisitely struck Superb Gem whose salmon-pink color has slightly mellowed in lilac hue...
$4,600
$805
1871 2C PR66 Red and Brown Cameo NGC. FS-102. Mintage: 960....
$3,360
1871 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-63 RB (ANACS). ANA OH.
$504
1871 2C PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 960. ...
$660
1871 2C PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (104/36). NGC Census: (53/22). CDN: $980 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mi...
$930
1871 2C PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (24/0). Mintage 960. ...
$2,280
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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