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All of the proof 1865 Two Cent Pieces are of the Plain 5 Variety and come from a mintage of 500 coins. Most of that mintage has survived. Scarce as of PR66 with brown and red-brown color. Full red examples are rare as of PR65. Any cameo surfaces are great rarities in all grades.
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:
2720
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:
Proof
Diameter:
23
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1865
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
500
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1873
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
83629
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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 RB
Worth: $1,150 – $15,000
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
1865 2C PR64 Red and Brown Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/10). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64....
$2,100
1865 2C PR66 Red Cameo PCGS. ...
$9,600
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. Proof-65 RD Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$11,750
1865 2C PR64 Red Cameo PCGS. ...
$3,525
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. Proof-66 BN Cameo (NGC). CAC.
$3,600
1865 2C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. ...
$8,225
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-64 RD Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$5,522
1865 2C PR66+ Red Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$16,200
1865 2C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,465
2C 1865 PCGS PR66 RD CAM
$9,988
1865 2C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. ...
$5,288
1865 2C PR66 Red Cameo NGC. ...
$6,600
1865 2C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,847
1865 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-66 RD Cameo (NGC).
$6,462
1865 2C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. ...
$6,462
1865 2C PR66 Red Cameo NGC. ...
$6,325
1865 2C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. ...
$7,344
1865 2C PR66 Red Cameo NGC. Richmond Collection. Second year of issue for this odd-denomination, an estimated 500 proofs we...
$6,268
1865 2C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. ...
$7,931
1865 2C PR66 Red Cameo PCGS....
$7,532
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