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The 1866 Two Cent Piece is in third place for the highest mintage in the series with over 3.1 million coins struck making it a fantastic type coin. 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 only 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:
2683
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1866
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:
1866
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,177,000
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1872
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3588
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Coin Value History
1866 2c MS BN
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1866 2c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$2,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,550 | $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 |
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Worth: $12 – $6,600
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Worth: $175 – $8,160
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![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 BN
Worth: $12 – $6,600
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: $12 – $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: $14 – $7,920
1865 2c Plain 5 MS RB
Worth: $210 – $9,792
1865 2c Plain 5 MS RD
Worth: $336 – $40,560
1866 Two-Cent Piece. MS-63 BN (PCGS).
$293
1866 2C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 63 in 45, 450 finer (4/26). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 3,177,000. ...
$104
1866 2C MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 64 in 62, 175 finer (11/25). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 3,17...
$207
1866 2C AU58 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 51 in 58, 239 finer (12/25). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 3,177,000....
$139
1866 2C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/405). Mintage 3,177,000. ...
$114
1866 Two-Cent Piece. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$144
1866 2C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (50/307). NGC Census: (38/280). CDN: $83 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 3,177,00...
$92
1866 2C MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (35/5). PCGS Population: (17/3). CDN: $390 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 3,177,...
$360
1866 2C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/357). NGC Census: (15/318). CDN: $79 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 3,177,00...
$82
1866 Two-Cent Piece. MS-64 BN (NGC).
$312
1866 2C MS60 Brown NGC. Gold CAC. NGC Census: (1/226). PCGS Population: (2/231). CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mi...
$336
1866 2C MS61 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/222). NGC Census: (12/201). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 3,...
$162
1866 2c PCGS VF25
$45
1866 2C MS66 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (5/0). PCGS Population: (1/0). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS66. M...
$780
1866 2C -- Corroded -- ANACS. VF35 Details. NGC Census: (3/232). PCGS Population (4/217). Mintage: 3,177,000. Numismedia Ws...
$31
1866 2C VG8 Brown ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $12.00....
$18
1866 XF40 Brown--Corroded--ANACS, AU Details....
$48
1866 Two-Cent Piece. MS-63 BN (PCGS).
$317
1866 2C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (16/258). PCGS Population (30/233). Mintage: 3,177,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$50
1866 2C MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (48/159). PCGS Population: (56/169). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 3,...
$159
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