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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 12 distinct entries with CPG® values between $27.00 and $19,000.00.
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

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  2-Cent Pieces (1864–1872) Value Range Favorite
2-Cent Pieces (1864–1872) Value Range  
1871 2c MS BN
$27.00
-
$1,800
$27.00 - $1,800
1871 2c Doubled Die Obverse , FS-101 MS BN
$30.00
-
$2,000
$30.00 - $2,000
1871 2c Doubled Die Obverse , FS-103 MS BN
$30.00
-
$2,000
$30.00 - $2,000
1871 2c Repunched Date, FS-301 MS BN
$30.00
-
$2,000
$30.00 - $2,000
1871 2c MS RB
$470
-
$3,900
$470 - $3,900
1871 2c Doubled Die Obverse , FS-101 MS RB
$525
-
$4,300
$525 - $4,300
1871 2c Doubled Die Obverse , FS-103 MS RB
$525
-
$4,300
$525 - $4,300
1871 2c Repunched Date, FS-301 MS RB
$525
-
$4,300
$525 - $4,300
1871 2c MS RD
$850
-
$17,500
$850 - $17,500
1871 2c Doubled Die Obverse , FS-101 MS RD
$925
-
$19,000
$925 - $19,000
1871 2c Doubled Die Obverse , FS-103 MS RD
$925
-
$19,000
$925 - $19,000
1871 2c Repunched Date, FS-301 MS RD
$925
-
$19,000
$925 - $19,000
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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 12 distinct entries with CPG® values between $27.00 and $19,000.00.
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