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The 1865 Two Cent Piece is the ultimate high mintage type coin for its series and comes in two major varieties including the Plain and Fancy 5. 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 just the highest graded red gems being rare. This is the plain 5 variety.
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:
213353
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1865
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:
Plain 5
Coin Date:
1865
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
13,640,000
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1872
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
38247
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Coin Value History
1865 2c Plain 5 MS BN
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1865 2c Plain 5 MS BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $7,500 | $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 |
| 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 |
1865 2C Plain 5, Double Die Obverse -- Rotated Dies -- MS61 Brown ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 13,640,000...
$207
1865 2C Plain 5 MS64 Brown PCGS. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 13,640,000....
$305
1865 2C Plain 5, MS63 Brown NGC. Mintage 13,640,000....
$264
1865 2C Two Cent, Plain 5 -- Defective Planchet -- VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/191 and 0/3+). Mintage 13,640,000....
$79
1865 2C Plain 5 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/92). Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$139
1865 2C Plain 5 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/133). Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$79
1865 2C Plain 5 MS66+ Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/0 and 2/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid fo...
$3,600
1865 2C Plain 5 MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/2 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). MS65. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$456
1865 2C Plain 5, Doubled Die Obverse MS62 Brown ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/3). Mintage: 13,640,000....
$164
1865 2C Plain 5 MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/15). MS61. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$79
1865 2C Plain 5, Repunched Date, FS-301, MS64 Brown PCGS. (002.3). PCGS Population: (3/1 and 0/0+). Mintage 13,640,000....
$300
1865 2C Plain 5, KF-P9, FS-301, Repunched Date, MS63 Brown ANACS. Mintage 13,640,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Refere...
$228
1865 2C Plain 5 AU58 ANACS. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$79
1865 2C Plain 5 MS66+ Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1/0 and 2/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). MS66. Mintage 13,640,00...
$1,681
1865 2C Plain 5 MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/0). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$480
1865 2C Plain 5 MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/10 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). MS64. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$264
1865 2C Plain 5, Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS63 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/4). MS63. Mintage 13,6...
$192
1865 2C Plain 5 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU58 Details. Mintage 13,640,000....
$63
1865 2C Plain 5, Doubled Die Obverse, FS-102, MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/0). MS65. Mintage 13,6...
$630
1865 2C Plain 5 MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/10 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). MS64. Mintage 13,640,000. ...
$229
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
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 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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