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The 1870 Two Cent Piece is a scarcer type coin as the mintage drops again from recent previous issues, by half, to below a million for the first time. 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 only the highest graded red gems being rare.
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:
2698
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1870
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
Coin Date:
1870
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
861,250
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1872
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3606
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Coin Value History
1870 2c MS BN
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1870 2c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$2,100 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,750 | $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 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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![2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/18662c.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1870 2C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 33 in 50, 253 finer (12/25). CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 860,250....
$150
1870 2C MS62 Brown CACG. Mintage 860,250....
$516
1870 2C MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (56/53). Mintage 860,250. ...
$432
1870 2C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/148). Mintage 860,250. ...
$504
1870 Two-Cent Piece. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$192
1870 2C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/325). Mintage 860,250. ...
$129
1870 2C MS61 Brown PCGS. This piece is housed in a green PCGS holder. PCGS Population: (6/136). Mintage 860,250....
$312
1870 2C XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (2/51). Mintage 860,250. ...
$180
1870 2C MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/0). Mintage 860,250. ...
$613
1870 Two-Cent Piece. MS-64 BN (PCGS).
$432
1870 Two-Cent Piece. VF-25 (PCGS).
$72
1870 2C AU53 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (20/213). PCGS Population: (18/215). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 86...
$169
1870 2C AU55 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (31/182). PCGS Population: (41/174). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 86...
$169
1870 2C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/404). NGC Census: (9/284). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 860...
$51
1870 2C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/393). NGC Census: (9/275). CDN: $58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 860...
$59
1870 2C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/318). NGC Census: (4/229). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 860,250. ...
$105
1870 2c PCGS VF20
$80
1870 2C MS60 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (2/120). PCGS Population: (1/120). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS6...
$228
$80
1870 2C VG8 Brown ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $19.00....
$19
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