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The 1872 Proof Two Cent Piece comes from a mintage of 950 coins struck, of which the majority of that mintage has survived. Scarce as of PR66 with brown and red-brown color; and rare as of PR65 with full red color. Any cameo surfaces are great rarities in any grade. Look for either nice toners or blazing red examples.
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:
2752
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1872
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:
1872
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
950
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1873
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3648
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Coin Value History
1872 2c PR BN
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1872 2c PR BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$5,750 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $4,750 | $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 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
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
1872 2C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 34 in 63, 89 finer (4/26). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 950. ...
$915
1872 Two-Cent Piece. Proof. EF Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
$512
1872 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-64 BN (NGC).
$1,440
1872 2C -- Recolored -- ANACS Details. Proof, Net Proof 60. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 950....
$1,464
1872 2C PR65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (38/10). Mintage 950. ...
$1,051
1872 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-53 (PCGS).
$720
1872 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-62 BN (PCGS).
$600
1872 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-66 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$2,640
1872 2C -- Whizzed -- ANACS. PR50 Details. Mintage 950. ...
$408
1872 2C PR61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (5/117). PCGS Population: (3/128). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 950....
$780
1872 2C --Polished--ICG. PR58 Details. NGC Census: (0/76). PCGS Population (3/49). Mintage: 950. (#3648) From The Jerry ...
$632
1872 2C--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS. Net PR55....
$374
1872 2C PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/85). Mintage 950. ...
$720
1872 Two-Cent Piece. Proof. Unc Details--Spot Removed (PCGS).
$600
1872 2C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (45/42). Mintage 950. ...
$900
1872 2C --Altered Color--NCS. Proof. NGC Census: (0/75). PCGS Population (0/49). Mintage: 950. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NG...
$582
1872 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-65 BN (PCGS). CAC.
$5,040
1872 2C PR62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/106). NGC Census: (9/99). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 950...
$1,020
1872 2C PR66 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,680
1872 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-61 BN (PCGS).
$470
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