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The 1871 Two Cent Piece is a scarcer type coin as the mintage is below a million coins, which is on the lower side for its series. 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:
2701
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1871
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:
1871
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
721,250
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1872
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3609
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Coin Value History
1871 2c MS BN
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1871 2c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$1,800 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,500 | $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 |
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Worth: $250 – $33,800
1864 2c Small Motto MS BN
Worth: $110 – $4,400
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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
1871 2C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 74 in 55, 361 finer (6/26). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 721,100. ...
$244
1871 Two-Cent Piece. MS-61 BN (NGC).
$342
1871 2C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 86 in 64 (1 in 64+), 28 finer (4/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mi...
$732
1871 2C MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 56 in 62, 214 finer (4/26). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 721,...
$342
1871 2C XF45 ANACS. Mintage 721,100. ...
$144
1871 2C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 74 in 50, 474 finer (4/26). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 721,100. ...
$189
1871 Two-Cent Piece. AU Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$89
1871 2C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU53 Details. Mintage 721,100. ...
$119
1871 2C AU58 Brown NGC. NGC Census: 49 in 58, 279 finer (12/25). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 721,100....
$220
1871 Two-Cent Piece. VF-35 (PCGS).
$125
1871 2C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (75/603). Mintage 721,100. ...
$169
1871 2C VF30 CACG. Mintage 721,100....
$144
1871 2C MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (22/38). Mintage 721,100. ...
$456
1871 2C MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (14/4). Mintage 721,100. ...
$840
1871 2C Fine 15 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (12/498). Mintage 721,100....
$65
1871 2C MS66 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/0). NGC Census: (3/0). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage ...
$1,320
1871 2C Doubled Die Obverse, KF-1, FS-102 -- Scratched -- ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU55. Mintage 721,100.Flynn Referen...
$129
1871 2c NGC VG-10 BN
$60
1871 2C VF25 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/545). PCGS Population (2/333). Mintage: 721,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$69
1871 2C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/328). NGC Census: (0/539). Mintage: 721,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$89
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