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The 1868 Two Cent Piece is an ideal type coin as the mintage remains high at nearly 3 million for this issue. 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 only the highest graded red gems being rare.
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:
2692
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1868
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
Coin Date:
1868
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,803,750
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1872
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3597
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Coin Value History
1868 2c MS BN
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1868 2c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$1,900 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,550 | $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 |
1868 2C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (51/292). Mintage 2,803,750. ...
$252
1868 2C MS65 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (40/2). Mintage 2,803,750. ...
$552
1868 2C MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (62/171). Mintage 2,803,750. ...
$204
1868 2C MS61 Brown ANACS. Mintage 2,803,750. ...
$159
1868 2C AU58 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (51/255). PCGS Population: (51/224). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 2,...
$159
1868 2C MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (65/12). NGC Census: (67/43). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 2,8...
$252
1868 2C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/418). NGC Census: (12/387). CDN: $52 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 2,803,75...
$84
1868 2c PCGS VG-10
$44
1868 2c PCGS AU53
$115
1868 2c PCGS MS63 BN
$210
1868 2C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/298). NGC Census: (7/319). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 2,803,750...
$84
1868 2c PCGS VF35
$45
1868 2c NGC VF Details (Environmental Damage)
$30
1868 2c ANACS XF45 BN - No Reserve!
$63
1868 2C -- Corroded -- ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (3/240). PCGS Population (8/199). Mintage: 2,803,750. Numismedia Ws...
$30
1868 2C Brown--Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/174). PCGS Population (1/89). Mintage: 2,803,750. Numismedia Ws...
$89
1868 2C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (48/275). NGC Census: (50/306). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2,803,7...
$129
1868 2C MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/0). Mintage 2,803,750. ...
$504
1868 2C MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (62/173). Mintage 2,803,750. ...
$199
1868 2C MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (24/229). PCGS Population: (1/223). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 2,8...
$216
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Worth: $110 – $4,400
1864 2c Small Motto MS RB
Worth: $1,175 – $9,000
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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 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
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