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The 1865 Two Cent Piece is the ultimate high mintage type coin for its series and comes in two major varieties including the Plain and Fancy 5. Extremely common in all grades up to the finest of gems which are just slightly scarce. The color designations show a very gradual increase in value and rarity with just the highest graded red gems being rare.
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:
2682
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1865
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
Coin Date:
1865
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
13,640,000
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1872
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3584
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Coin Value History
1865 2c MS RD
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1865 2c MS RD
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| 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 |
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. MS-66+ RD (NGC).
$3,172
1865 2C MS65 Red PCGS. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$1,170
1865 Two-Cent Piece. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$528
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. MS-63 RD (PCGS). OGH--First Generation.
$432
1865 2C Fancy 5 -- Corroded -- ANACS. MS60 Details. ...
$94
1865 2C MS67 Red PCGS....
$20,125
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. MS-66+ RD (NGC).
$3,600
1865 2C MS65 Red NGC. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$1,320
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. MS-64 RD (PCGS). CAC. OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$840
1865 2c PCGS MS63 RD
$414
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. MS-66+ RD (NGC).
$3,360
1865 2C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (195/38). NGC Census: (95/29). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 13...
$1,680
1865 PCGS MS-64RD CAC
$767
1865 2C MS63 Red PCGS. Fancy 5. A well struck and satiny piece that displays dappled fire-red and olive shades. A few subtl...
$374
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. MS-66+ RD (NGC).
$3,840
1865 2c PCGS/CAC MS65+ RD (Fancy 5)
$2,075
1865 2c PCGS MS64+ RD (Plain 5)
$900
1865 Plain 5 MS63 Red ANACS, KF-P14-Plate....
$334
1865 PCGS MS-66RD (green label)
$6,490
1865 2C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (200/43). NGC Census: (93/25). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 13,6...
$1,020
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
1864 2c Large Motto MS RD
Worth: $240 – $24,000
1865 2c MS BN
Worth: $12 – $6,000
1865 2c MS RB
Worth: $135 – $7,680
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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