• 2-Cent Piece Values

Greysheet & Red Book® PRICE GUIDE

coin-icon-tr
Values / U.S. Coins / 2-Cent Pieces
2-Cent Pieces
2-Cent Pieces (1864–1872)
2-Cent Pieces, Proof (1864–1873)

Many people do not realize the the United States Mint issues coins in the two-cent denomination. Struck in copper alloy, the "experiment" of 2-cent pieces lasted from 1864-1872 for circulation issues. A final issue was struck in 1873 in proof formal only. The coins are affordable in lower grades as they were heavily circulated and are widely collected as the sets are short and achievable without a large financial or time commitment.

Sponsor

shop Whitman

Sponsor

shop

Sponsor

shop David Lawrence Rare Coins

Sponsor

shop
2-Cent Pieces (1864–1872)
2-Cent Pieces, Proof (1864–1873)

Available on Greysheet Marketplace

View All
1873 2c Closed 3 PR BN

Auction Ends: 6/15/2026

1865 2c Plain 5 MS BN

Auction Ends: 6/29/2026

1864 2c Large Motto MS BN

Auction Ends: 6/15/2026

1864 2c Large Motto MS RB

Auction Ends: 6/9/2026

Dealer Directory

View All Dealers

Rarity7

Rarity7
 FEATURED

Noah Lehmann-Haupt

Corte Madera, CA

South Street Coins

South Street Coins
 FEATURED

Matthew Allman

Philadelphia , PA

PGS Gold & Coin

PGS Gold & Coin
 FEATURED

Aaron Ratkovich

Palatine, IL

Greysheet News

View All News
In Memory of Joel Iskowitz, Coin Designer
In Memory of Joel Iskowitz, Coin Designer
6/5/2026

Joel Iskowitz, who designed more than 50 coins and medals for the United States Mint, has died at the age of 79.

pen icon

by Larry Jewett

United States Mint Kicks Off Sales for 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Commemorative Coins June 4
United States Mint Kicks Off Sales for 2026 FIFA World Cup™ Commemorative Coins June 4
6/4/2026

The United States Mint has begun accepting pre-orders for products in the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Commemorative Coin Program.

pen icon

by Larry Jewett

Proof Sets Through History
Proof Sets Through History
6/4/2026

It is imperative that you research any Proof set before purchasing in order to determine the number of silver coins, the fineness, and the total weight of the silver content as they vary from year to year and from type of Proof set.

pen icon

by Michael Garofalo

Events

View All Events
calendar icon

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

calendar icon

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

calendar icon

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use