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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the 2-Cent Pieces (1864–1872) series of 2-Cent Pieces in the U.S. Coins contains 30 distinct entries with CPG® values between $13.50 and $84,000.00.
The 2 cent coin was struck by the United States Mint from 1864 through 1873 and was created to fill a need for small change during a massive Civil War-era coin shortage. The bronze 2 cent coin, designed by United States Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, barely lasted a decade. Despite its relatively brief existence, it became historic for at least one reason ? it was the first United States coin to bear the motto IN GOD WE TRUST, which today is seen on all United States coins.



While a popular series, the 2 cent piece is not widely collected a...

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  2-Cent Pieces (1864–1872) Value Range Favorite
2-Cent Pieces (1864–1872) Value Range  
1864 2c Small Motto MS BN
$145.00
-
$5,500
$145.00 - $5,500
1864 2c Small Motto, FS-401 MS BN
$145.00
-
$5,500
$145.00 - $5,500
1864 2c Small Motto MS RB
$1,450
-
$11,500
$1,450 - $11,500
1864 2c Small Motto, FS-401 MS RB
$1,500
-
$11,500
$1,500 - $11,500
1864 2c Small Motto MS RD
$2,750
-
$84,000
$2,750 - $84,000
1864 2c Small Motto, FS-401 MS RD
$2,750
-
$84,000
$2,750 - $84,000
1864 2c Large Motto MS BN
$13.50
-
$7,500
$13.50 - $7,500
1864 2c Large Motto, DDO, FS-1101 MS BN
$115.00
-
$850
$115.00 - $850
1864 2c Large Motto, RPD, FS-1301 MS BN
-
 
1864 2c Large Motto, RPD, FS-1302 MS BN
$60.00
-
$625
$60.00 - $625
1864 2c Large Motto, RPD, FS-1303 MS BN
$60.00
-
$625
$60.00 - $625
1864 2c Large Motto, RPD, FS-1304 MS BN
$60.00
-
$625
$60.00 - $625
1864 2c Large Motto, Die Clash, FS-1401/1902 MS BN
$345
-
$1,100
$345 - $1,100
1864 2c Large Motto, Clash Indian Cent, FS-1901 MS BN
$345
-
$1,100
$345 - $1,100
1864 2c Large Motto MS RB
$155.00
-
$9,500
$155.00 - $9,500
1864 2c Large Motto, DDO, FS-1101 MS RB
$230.00
-
$1,000
$230.00 - $1,000
1864 2c Large Motto, RPD, FS-1301 MS RB
-
 
1864 2c Large Motto, RPD, FS-1302 MS RB
$170.00
-
$825
$170.00 - $825
1864 2c Large Motto, RPD, FS-1303 MS RB
$170.00
-
$825
$170.00 - $825
1864 2c Large Motto, RPD, FS-1304 MS RB
$215.00
-
$2,050
$215.00 - $2,050
1864 2c Large Motto, Die Clash, FS-1401 MS RB
$575
-
$1,400
$575 - $1,400
1864 2c Large Motto, Clash Indian Cent, FS-1901 MS RB
$575
-
$1,400
$575 - $1,400
1864 2c Large Motto MS RD
$245.00
-
$23,000
$245.00 - $23,000
1864 2c Large Motto, DDO, FS-1101 MS RD
$2,500
-
$3,000
$2,500 - $3,000
1864 2c Large Motto, RPD, FS-1301 MS RD
-
 
1864 2c Large Motto, RPD, FS-1302 MS RD
-
 
1864 2c Large Motto, RPD, FS-1303 MS RD
$3,750
-
$4,500
$3,750 - $4,500
1864 2c Large Motto, RPD, FS-1304 MS RD
-
 
1864 2c Large Motto, Die Clash, FS-1401 MS RD
-
 
1864 2c Large Motto, Clash Indian Cent, FS-1901 MS RD
-
 
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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the 2-Cent Pieces (1864–1872) series of 2-Cent Pieces in the U.S. Coins contains 30 distinct entries with CPG® values between $13.50 and $84,000.00.
The 2 cent coin was struck by the United States Mint from 1864 through 1873 and was created to fill a need for small change during a massive Civil War-era coin shortage. The bronze 2 cent coin, designed by United States Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, barely lasted a decade. Despite its relatively brief existence, it became historic for at least one reason ? it was the first United States coin to bear the motto IN GOD WE TRUST, which today is seen on all United States coins.



While a popular series, the 2 cent piece is not widely collected a...

Catalog Detail

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