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As previously noted, the Mint struck the Two Cent coins in 1864 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 Large Motto is technically the type coin for the date. Scarce as a gem with brown and red-brown color. A rarity with full red color and with cameo surfaces.
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:
2708
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:
Proof
Diameter:
23
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Large Motto
Coin Date:
1864
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
100
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1873
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3622
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Coin Value History
1864 2c Large Motto PR RB
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1864 2c Large Motto PR RB
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$18,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $15,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR BN [Type]
![2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1873_2c_cl3_bn.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $225 – $4,560
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RB [Type]
![2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1868_2c_pr_rb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $360 – $8,400
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RD [Type]
![2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/194xxx/15bce75c-f789-465e-8264-a9ddedcdfadb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $440 – $20,000
1864 2c Small Motto PR BN
Worth: $26,500 – $102,000
1864 2c Small Motto PR RB
Worth: $36,000 – $180,000
1864 2c Small Motto PR RD
Worth: $75,000 – $192,000
1864 2c Large Motto PR BN
Worth: $450 – $10,200
1864 2c Large Motto PR RD
Worth: $1,600 – $14,400
1865 2c PR BN
Worth: $225 – $5,560
1865 2c PR RB
Worth: $360 – $9,400
1865 2c PR RD
Worth: $440 – $12,000
1866 2c PR BN
Worth: $225 – $2,400
1866 2c PR RB
Worth: $550 – $3,300
1866 2c PR RD
Worth: $700 – $5,000
1867 2c PR BN
Worth: $225 – $4,560
1864 Two-Cent Piece. Large Motto. Proof-66 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$6,710
1864 Two-Cent Piece. Large Motto. Proof-64+ RB (PCGS).
$2,880
1864 2C Large Motto PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,200
1864 Two-Cent Piece. Large Motto. Proof-63 RB (NGC).
$1,800
1864 Two-Cent Piece. Large Motto. Proof-65 RB (NGC).
$2,820
1864 2C Large Motto PR67 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$14,100
1864 2C Large Motto PR66 Red and Brown PCGS....
$5,760
1864 Two-Cent Piece. Large Motto. Proof-64 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$1,800
1864 2c NGC/CAC Proof 65 RB CAM (Large Motto)
$4,200
1864 Two-Cent Piece. Large Motto. Proof-63 RB (PCGS).
$1,140
1864 2C Large Motto PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (15/1). NGC Census: (4/0). CDN: $4,000 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$3,604
1864 2c PCGS Proof 64 RB (Large Motto)
$2,300
1864 2C Large Motto PR65 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,484
2C 1864 LARGE MOTTO. NGC PR63 RB CAC
$1,815
1864 2C Large Motto PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$3,000
1864 Two-Cent Piece. Large Motto. Proof-64 RB (PCGS).
$1,560
1864 2C Large Motto PR65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. ...
$3,244
1864 2C Large Motto PR63 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. ...
$1,801
1864 Two-Cent Piece. Large Motto. Proof-66 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$8,400
1864 Two-Cent Piece. Large Motto. Proof-64 RB (PCGS).
$2,640
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