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The 1865 Two Cent Piece is the ultimate high mintage type coin for its series and comes in two major varieties including the Plain and Fancy 5. Extremely common in all grades up to the finest of gems which are just slightly scarce. The color designations show a very gradual increase in value and rarity with just the highest graded red gems being rare. This is the plain 5 variety.
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:
213353
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1865
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:
Plain 5
Coin Date:
1865
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
13,640,000
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1872
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
38247
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Coin Value History
1865 2c Plain 5 MS BN
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1865 2c Plain 5 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$10,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $8,250 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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![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 RB
Worth: $210 – $9,792
1865 2c Plain 5 MS RD
Worth: $336 – $40,560
1865 2c Fancy 5 MS BN
Worth: $12 – $6,600
1865 2C Two Cent Piece, Plain 5 -- 180º Rotated Dies -- Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 15, 267 finer (5/26). CDN: $26....
$109
1865 2C Plain 5 MS64 Brown NGC. Medium O. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$281
1865 2C Plain 5 MS63 Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Min...
$293
1865 2C Plain 5 AU58 NGC. CDN: $132 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$165
1865 2C Plain 5 MS62 Brown NGC. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$293
1865 2C Plain 5 AU50 ANACS. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$94
1865 2C Plain 5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 11 in 53, 180 finer (3/26). CDN: $86.40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage ...
$134
1865 2C Plain 5 MS65 Brown NGC. CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$561
1865 2C Plain 5, Double Die Obverse -- Rotated Dies -- MS61 Brown ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 13,640,000...
$207
1865 2C Two Cent, Plain 5 -- Defective Planchet -- VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/191 and 0/3+). Mintage 13,640,000....
$79
1865 2C Plain 5 MS66+ Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/0 and 2/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid fo...
$3,600
1865 2C Plain 5 MS64 Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Min...
$342
1865 2C Plain 5 MS63 Brown NGC. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$317
1865 2C Plain 5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/92). Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$139
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. MS-62 BN (PCGS).
$240
1865 2C Plain 5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/133). Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$79
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. AU-53 (PCGS).
$105
1865 2C Plain 5 MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/2 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). MS65. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$456
1865 2C Plain 5 MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/15). MS61. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$79
1865 2C Plain 5 MS66+ Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/0 and 2/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). MS66. Mintage 13,640,00...
$1,681
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