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This year the Mint struck the Two Cent coins with a Small Motto which was later changed to the Large Motto. The Large Motto of IN GOD WE TRUST ended up being the permanent choice of design for the remainder of the time this denomination was produced. The Small Motto is actually the more scarce of the two. Scarcity begins in the AU range and increases gradually until it is considered rare as a high-end gem. Slightly tougher to find with red-brown color and very rare in full red.
Obverse Description
An ornate shield flanked on the left and right by leaves with arrow heads and shanks (crossed behind) appear protruding at the four corners. A ribbon above the shield bears the words IN GOD WE TRUST, making this coin design the first usage this now-ubiquitous motto. The date is positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
A large numeral 2 with the word CENTS below (smaller) in the center is framed by a well-defined wheat wreath tied at the bottom center by a simple ribbon. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
377848
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1864
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
2, CENTS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
6.22 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Small Motto
Variety 2:
FS-401
Coin Date:
1864
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
19,822,500
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1872
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
38232
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Coin Value History
1864 2c Small Motto, FS-401 MS BN
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1864 2c Small Motto, FS-401 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$5,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $4,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS BN [Type]
![2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1864_smMotto_bn.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $12 – $6,600
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Worth: $175 – $8,160
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS RD [Type]
![2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/18642c.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $250 – $33,800
1864 2c Small Motto MS BN
Worth: $110 – $4,400
1864 2c Small Motto MS RB
Worth: $1,175 – $9,000
1864 2c Small Motto MS RD
Worth: $2,200 – $70,000
1864 2c Large Motto MS BN
Worth: $12 – $6,600
1864 2c Large Motto MS RB
Worth: $175 – $8,160
1864 2c Large Motto MS RD
Worth: $280 – $33,800
1865 2c MS BN
Worth: $12 – $6,600
1865 2c MS RB
Worth: $175 – $8,160
1865 2c MS RD
Worth: $250 – $33,800
1865 2c Plain 5 MS BN
Worth: $14 – $7,920
1865 2c Plain 5 MS RB
Worth: $210 – $9,792
1865 2c Plain 5 MS RD
Worth: $336 – $40,560
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401, AG3 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$129
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401, Fine 15 PCGS. CDN: $335 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$390
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401 -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. XF Details, Net Fine 12. Formerly FS-000.5. Housed in a small-siz...
$366
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401, VG8 PCGS. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$215
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401, Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$342
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401 -- Heavily Corroded -- ANACS Details. AU50. Mintage 19,847,500....
$216
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401, AU55 NGC. Mintage 19,847,500....
$960
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401, Good 6 PCGS. Mintage 19,847,500....
$192
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (23/2). Mintage 19,847,500....
$2,520
1864 Two-Cent Piece. FS-401. Small Motto. AU-58 (PCGS).
$1,140
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401, MS66 Brown NGC....
$3,000
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (54/24 and 1/3+). NGC Census: (63/38 and 0/1+). CDN: $1...
$2,760
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401, MS63 Brown NGC. Formerly FS-000.5. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/2). MS63. Mintage 19...
$1,260
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401, MS61 Brown NGC. ...
$1,026
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401, MS62 Brown PCGS. ...
$1,020
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401, VF20 PCGS. (FS-000.5). PCGS Population: (2/17). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $21 Whsle. Bid for pro...
$312
1864 Two-Cent Piece. FS-401. Small Motto. EF-45 (PCGS).
$705
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401 -- Damaged, Polished -- ANACS. Fine 15 Details. Mintage 19,847,500....
$169
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401, XF40 NGC. ...
$504
1864 2C Small Motto, FS-401 -- Corroded -- ANACS Details. Fine 12. Mintage 19,847,500....
$204
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