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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:
2676
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 #:
3578
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Coin Value History
1864 2c Large Motto MS RD
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1864 2c Large Motto MS RD
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $24,000 | $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 MS67 Red PCGS. ...
$26,840
1864 2C Large Motto MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. Flynn-L9-RPD....
$3,120
1864 2C Large Motto MS64 Red NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 premium holder. Mintage 19,847,500....
$720
1864 2C Large Motto MS65 Red NGC. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$1,026
1864 2c PCGS MS63 RD (Large Motto)
$368
1864 2C Large Motto Red -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$240
1864 2C Large Motto MS67 Red NGC. ...
$11,400
1864 2C Large Motto MS66 Red PCGS....
$2,040
1864 2C Large Motto MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (107/171). PCGS Population: (299/369). CDN: $560 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64...
$576
1864 2C Large Motto MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (62/23). Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$1,687
1864 2C Large Motto MS63 Red NGC. NGC Census: (8/270). PCGS Population: (24/645). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. M...
$372
1864 2C Large Motto MS67 Red PCGS. ...
$19,975
1864 2C Large Motto MS66 Red PCGS....
$2,100
1864 2C Large Motto MS64 Red PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (297/366). NGC Census: (107/170). CDN: $560 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$660
1864 2C Large Motto MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (288/82). NGC Census: (117/54). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$1,380
1864 2C Large Motto MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (23/590). NGC Census: (7/279). Mintage: 19,847,500. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$306
1864 2C Large Motto MS66 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (78/4). Mintage 19,847,500. ...
$1,980
1864 2C Large Motto MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (107/169). PCGS Population: (297/366). CDN: $560 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64...
$660
1864 2C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (288/79). NGC Census: (117/54). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 1...
$1,680
1864 2C Large Motto MS63 Red NGC. NGC Census: (0/5). PCGS Population (16/501). Mintage: 19,847,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$322
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 RB
Worth: $120 – $7,680
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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