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This year the Mint struck the Two Cent coins with a Small Motto which was later changed to the Large Motto. The Large Motto of In God We Trust ended up being the permanent choice of design for the remainder of the time this denomination was produced. The Large Motto is considered the type coin for the date. Scarce only as a high grade gem. The color designations show a very gradual increase in value and rarity.
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:
2675
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1864
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
Variety:
Large Motto
Coin Date:
1864
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
19,822,500
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1872
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3577
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Coin Value History
1864 2c Large Motto MS RB
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1864 2c Large Motto MS RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$9,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $8,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1864 2C Large Motto MS63 Red and Brown NGC. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$268
1864 2C Large Motto, MS65 Red and Brown NGC. CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$528
1864 2C Large Motto, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$348
1864 2C Large Motto MS62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (43/1627). Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$192
1864 2C Large Motto MS66 Red and Brown PCGS. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$1,500
1864 2C Large Motto MS67 Red and Brown NGC....
$3,360
1864 2C Large Motto, KF-L15, MS61 Red and Brown ANACS. Plate. Mintage 19,847,500.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference:...
$384
1864 2C Large Motto --Quest. Color -- PCGS Genuine. AU Details. PCGS Population (0/1893). NGC Census: (0/1377). Mintage: 19...
$62
1864 2C Large Motto--Improperly Cleaned--UNC NGC. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/9). PCGS Population (13/641). Mintage: 19,847...
$89
1864 2C Large Motto--Cleaned--ICG. XF45 Details. NGC Census: (0/7). PCGS Population (0/1680). Mintage: 19,847,500. (#3577)...
$34
1864 2C Large Motto, Rotated Dies--Cleaned--ICG. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (0/1237). PCGS Population (0/1656). Mintage: 19,...
$60
1864 2C Large Motto, Rotated Reverse--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Fine Details. NGC Census: (0/1237). PCGS Population (0/1658)...
$25
1864 2C Large Motto--Cleaned, Retoned, Rotated Dies--ANACS. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (0/1183). PCGS Population (1/1599). M...
$57
1864 2C Large Motto--Corroded, Whizzed--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF20, 1865--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF20... (Total: 3 Coins)
$126
1864 2C Large Motto, MS63 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$288
1864 2C Large Motto MS65 Red and Brown PCGS. CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$528
1864 2C Large Motto, MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. CAC: 165 in 64, 219 finer (10/25). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$690
1864 2C Large Motto MS62 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (2/137). Mintage: 19,847,500....
$198
1864 2C Large Motto MS66+ Red and Brown PCGS. CAC....
$3,240
1864 2C Large Motto MS67 Red and Brown NGC....
$3,360
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $10 – $6,000
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $120 – $7,680
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1872 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $240 – $24,000
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: $10 – $6,000
1864 2c Large Motto MS RD
Worth: $240 – $24,000
1865 2c MS BN
Worth: $10 – $6,000
1865 2c MS RB
Worth: $120 – $7,680
1865 2c MS RD
Worth: $240 – $24,000
1865 2c Plain 5 MS BN
Worth: $12 – $7,200
1865 2c Plain 5 MS RB
Worth: $144 – $9,216
1865 2c Plain 5 MS RD
Worth: $288 – $28,800
1865 2c Fancy 5 MS BN
Worth: $10 – $6,000
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