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All of the proof 1865 Two Cent Pieces are of the Plain 5 Variety and come from a mintage of 500 coins. Most of that mintage has survived. Scarce as of PR66 with brown and red-brown color. Full red examples are rare as of PR65. Any cameo surfaces are great rarities in all grades.
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:
2717
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:
Proof
Diameter:
23
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Coin Date:
1865
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
500
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1873
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3627
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Coin Value History
1865 2c PR BN
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1865 2c PR BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$7,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $6,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
1865 2C PR62 Brown PCGS. Plain 5. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (2/80). CDN: $365 Whsle. ...
$504
1865 2C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/35). Mintage 500. ...
$540
1865 2C Plain 5 PR65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (16/8). Mintage 500....
$960
2C 1865 NGC PR66BN CAM CAC
$9,106
1865 2C PR67 Brown NGC. ...
$3,360
1865 2c PCGS Proof 63 BN
$390
1865 2C PR61 Brown NGC. Variety with Plain 5 in date. Sharply struck. The obverse has mottled violet-brown toning with subs...
$460
1865 2C PR60 Details, Reverse Corroded, NCS. Plain 5. A ...
$259
1865 2C PR64 Brown PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (22/25 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (15/23 and 0/0+). PR64. Mintage 500. ...
$900
1865 2C PR65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/6). NGC Census: (17/8). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 500. ...
$930
1865 2C PR66 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (7/1). PCGS Population: (5/1). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 500. ...
$4,080
1865 2C PR67 Brown PCGS Gold Shield. ...
$7,800
1865 Two Cent PR63 Brown ANACS. ...
$575
1865 2c PCGS Proof 64 BN
$580
1865 2C PR65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/6). NGC Census: (15/9). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 500. ...
$1,201
1865 2C PR66 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/1 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (7/1 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS P...
$2,280
1865 2C PR63 Brown ANACS. ...
$374
1865 2C PR64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/20). NGC Census: (15/24). CDN: $395 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR64...
$482
1865 2C PR65 Brown PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (21/4 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (16/7 and 0/0+). PR65. Mintage 500. ...
$840
1865 2C PR66 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (7/1). PCGS Population: (4/1). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 500. ...
$1,560
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 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
1867 2c PR BN
Worth: $225 – $4,560
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