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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 9 distinct entries with CPG® values between $15.00 and $18,000.00.
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  
1868 2c MS BN
$15.00
-
$1,900
$15.00 - $1,900
1868 2c Misplaced Date, FS-301 MS BN
$16.50
-
$2,050
$16.50 - $2,050
1868 2c Overdate, FS-302 MS BN
-
 
1868 2c Repunched Date, FS-303 MS BN
$16.50
-
$2,050
$16.50 - $2,050
1868 2c MS RB
$285
-
$3,750
$285 - $3,750
1868 2c Misplaced Date, FS-301 MS RB
$315
-
$4,150
$315 - $4,150
1868 2c Overdate, FS-302 MS RB
-
 
1868 2c Repunched Date, FS-303 MS RB
$315
-
$4,150
$315 - $4,150
1868 2c MS RD
$525
-
$18,000
$525 - $18,000

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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 9 distinct entries with CPG® values between $15.00 and $18,000.00.
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