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The 1869 Two Cent Piece is a slightly scarcer type coin as the mintage drops from recent previous issues by half. 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:
2695
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1869
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:
1869
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,546,500
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1872
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3603
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Coin Value History
1869 2c MS BN
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1869 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 |
1869 2C MS65 Brown NGC. CAC. NGC Census: 24 in 65, 4 finer. CAC: 12 in 65, 0 finer (10/25). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$900
1869 2C MS64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (88/28). Mintage 1,546,500. ...
$360
1869 2C AU55 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (39/266). Mintage 1,546,500....
$129
1869 2C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/333). NGC Census: (13/293). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 1,546,5...
$114
1869 2C AU58 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (34/220). PCGS Population: (47/232). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,...
$134
1869 2C FS-302, MS63 Brown NGC. Early Die State of refuted overdate.Flynn Cross Reference: RPD-001, KF-2, FS-302 (0...
$264
1869 2C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/353). NGC Census: (12/305). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,546,5...
$122
1869 2C Repunched Date, FS-302, Br-2399 -- Cleaned, Corroded -- ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. Mintage 1,546,500.Flynn...
$55
1869 2C MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (38/146). PCGS Population: (46/177). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,...
$159
1869 2C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (24/288). PCGS Population: (41/363). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,546,500...
$99
1869 2C -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. Mintage 1,546,500....
$216
1869 2c NGC VF35
$90
1869 2C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/322). NGC Census: (6/269). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. Mint...
$84
1869 2c PCGS AU Details (Cleaning)
$95
1869 2C Repunched and Misplaced Date, FS-301, MS66 Brown NGC. ...
$1,234
1869 2C MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (12/153). PCGS Population (1/116). Mintage: 1,546,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$141
1869-18/18 2C VF25 NCS. FS-004. NGC Census: (1/167). PCGS Population (2/157). Mintage: 1,546,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price for...
$172
1869 2C G6 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/126). PCGS Population (0/111). Mintage: 1,546,500. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $13. (#3603)...
$21
1869 2C VG8 Brown--Damaged--ANACS, Fine Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $16....
$19
1869 2C MS65 Brown PCGS Secure. CAC. PCGS Population: (18/1 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (21/3 and 0/0+). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid fo...
$480
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Worth: $144 – $9,216
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