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The 1872 is the key date for the Two Cent Series as well as being the final year of issue for the denomination. It is also the lowest mintage for the series by far with just 65,000 coins produced in 1872. Scarce in all grades and turning into true rarity as it climbs the Mint State grades into gem territory. Slightly tougher to find with red-brown color as opposed to brown; but, far more rare in full red.
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:
2704
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1872
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:
1872
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
65,000
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1872
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3612
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Coin Value History
1872 2c MS BN
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1872 2c MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $7,500 | $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 |
1872 2C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 59 in 40, 223 finer (12/25). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 65,000....
$885
1872 2C Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: 47 in 4, 733 finer (10/25). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 65,000...
$276
1872 2C AG3 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (19/391). Mintage 65,000....
$204
1872 2C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/679). Mintage 65,000. ...
$312
1872 2C MS64 Brown PCGS....
$2,760
1872 2C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/140 and 0/0+). Mintage 65,000. ...
$1,170
1872 2C VF30 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (9/79). Mintage 65,000. ...
$750
1872 2C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/273 and 0/0+). Mintage 65,000. ...
$660
1872 2C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/69). NGC Census: (16/45). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 65,000....
$4,080
1872 2C MS63 Brown PCGS....
$3,720
1872 2C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (53/453). NGC Census: (29/206). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 6...
$504
1872 2C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/351). NGC Census: (19/159). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 65,000....
$552
1872 2C MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (16/20). PCGS Population: (15/47). CDN: $2,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 65...
$1,980
1872 2c PCGS VG Details (Rim Damage)
$217
1872 2C AU55 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (13/53). PCGS Population: (27/93). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 65,...
$1,440
1872 2c PCGS VG-10
$403
1872 2c PCGS AU53
$1,405
1872 2C MS65 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/1 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (4/2 and 0/0+). CDN: $3,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$3,960
1872 2C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (50/387). NGC Census: (18/167). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 65,000....
$552
1872 2C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (25/75). PCGS Population: (52/155). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 65,000. ...
$930
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 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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