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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.

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

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1871 2c MS RB

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1864 2c Large Motto MS RD

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1864 2c Large Motto MS RD

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1864 2c Large Motto MS BN

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With the month of July and all the celebrations of Independence Day behind us, the rare coin market looks with anticipation to August.

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by Patrick Ian Perez

Stack's Bowers Galleries Presents the Extraordinary Mack C. Chase Collection of Walking Liberty Half Dollars in the 2026 Global Showcase Auction
Stack's Bowers Galleries Presents the Extraordinary Mack C. Chase Collection of Walking Liberty Half Dollars in the 2026 Global Showcase Auction
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"These coins have been off the market for at least 10-15 years, and many of them are in older generation grading holders as well, adding to the excitement," comments John M. Pack.

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Legend Numismatics Reveals Wall Street Executive's Greatest Ever 20th Century Gold Collection
Legend Numismatics Reveals Wall Street Executive's Greatest Ever 20th Century Gold Collection
8/6/2026

Half Dome Collection Indian $10, $5, and $2.50 coins now listed by CAC as the top-rated sets of their kind, and $20 Saints are a whisper away.

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