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The 1871 Proof Two Cent Piece has a slightly higher mintage of 960 coins struck. Most of that mintage still exists. Examples with brown and red-brown color are scarce as of PR66 or finer. Full red examples are rare as of PR65. Any cameo surfaces are great rarities in all grades. Search for examples with either nice toning or intense red color.
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:
2749
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:
Proof
Diameter:
23
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1871
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
960
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1873
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3647
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1871 2c PR RD
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
1871 2C FS-102 PR65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/19). Mintage 960....
$1,920
1871 2C FS-102 PR66 Red PCGS....
$11,100
1871 2C PR64 Red PCGS. This piece is housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (47/59). Mintage 960....
$1,260
1871 2C PR67 Red PCGS. FS-102....
$15,000
1871 2C PR62 Red ANACS. ...
$690
1871 2C FS-102 PR65 Red PCGS. CAC....
$3,240
1871 2C PR66 Red NGC. FS-102. ...
$4,200
1871 2C PR64 Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (45/60). NGC Census: (13/42). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintag...
$1,170
2C 1871 PCGS PR67 RD
$21,150
1871 2C PR65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/19). Mintage 960. ...
$3,120
1871 2C PR66+ Red PCGS. CAC. FS-102. ...
$7,200
1871 2c PCGS Proof 64 RD (OGH)
$1,600
1871 2C PR67 Red PCGS. FS-102....
$15,000
1871 2C PR65 Red PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (9/9). Mintage 960. ...
$3,360
1871 2c PCGS Proof 66 RD
$5,050
1871 2C PR64 Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (45/59). NGC Census: (13/41). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintag...
$1,380
1871 2C PR67 Red PCGS. FS-102. ...
$30,000
1871 2C PR65 Red PCGS. CAC....
$2,106
1871 2C PR66 Red PCGS. FS-102. ...
$4,560
1871 2C PR64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (45/61 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (13/37 and 0/1+). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS P...
$1,020
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR BN [Type]
Worth: $225 – $4,560
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RB [Type]
Worth: $360 – $8,400
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RD [Type]
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 – $8,400
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
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