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Denomination:

2 Cent

Metal:

Tin

Copper

Zinc

State:

USA (1776 - )

Issue year(s):

1864-1873

Two Cent Pieces (1864-1873)Designer – Engraver: James B Longacre Metal Composition: 95% Copper – 5% Tin and ZincDiameter: 23 mm Mass / Weight: 6.22 grams

60 coins in the group

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Posted by: anonymous 2023-11-22
UNITED STATES 2 Cents 1864 - Bronze - VF - 2439

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Posted by: anonymous 2023-11-22
UNITED STATES 2 Cents 1864 - Bronze - XF - 2440

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-06
1865 2¢. NGC graded MS-65 Brown. Some mint red visible, the luster glossy brown and spot-free. Estimated Value $200 - 220. Categories:

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-05
1871. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Well struck with some red barely visible. Pop 44; 4 finer in 65BN (PCGS # 3609) . Estimated Value $300 - 325. Categories:

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1871. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Mostly golden-red overall with just the slightest hint of muting. In fact, we wonder why this one is not called full Red. Well struck with no spots. Pop 121; 38 finer, 2 in 64+, 35 in 65, 1 in 66. (PCGS # 3610) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. Ca ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1866. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. CAC Approved. Each side features a sharp impression of the dies. About a 50-50 mix of red and tan-brown colors is present on this Gem. Pop 11; 1 finer in 66BN (PCGS # 3588) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. Categories: Two Cent Pieces

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1865. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Well struck overall, abundant traces of crimson-red remain on the otherwise tan-brown surfaces. An appealing near-Gem. Pop 216; 53 finer, 2 in 64+, 46 in 65, 5 in 66. (PCGS # 3582) . Estimated Value $140 - 150. Categories: Two Cent Pieces

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1865. NGC graded MS-63 RB. Well struck with pleasant color over the obverse (PCGS # 3583) . Estimated Value $140 - 150. Categories: Two Cent Pieces

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1865. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown PQ. CAC Approved. Abundant mint luster remains amid lovely tan and multicolored hues. Well defined with no mentionable marks or spots (PCGS # 3583) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. Categories: Two Cent Pieces

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1865. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown PQ. CAC Approved. Orange-gold, sea-blue, and lilac alternate. No marks are evident and the strike is crisp aside from minor weakness on the motto. Visually appealing. Housed in an early green holder (PCGS # 3583) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. Categories: Two ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1864. Large Motto. PCGS graded PR Genuine, UNC Details, Cleaning. Each side displays a somewhat mottled copper-tan appearance that is slightly subdued due to the stated cleaning. All devices are well struck. This proof 1864 Large Motto two cent piece is from the first year of issue and is an i ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1864. Large Motto. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Glossy golden-red and brown iridescence to both sides, plenty of original medium orange luster shines forth on the reverse as the coin rotates under a light. A sharply struck and originally preserved example. Pop 331; 14 finer in 66. (PCGS # 35 ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1864. Large Motto. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. An abundant amount of original mint red remains on this well defined type coin. Just a couple of small marks confined to the reverse serve to limit the grade. Pop 331; 14 finer in 66. (PCGS # 3577) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. Categories: Two ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1864. Small Motto. Coin will grade About Good, Cleaned. The smaller lettering on the ribbon is clearly visible on this well worn piece. The color is a bit unnatural, so it may have been cleaned at one time. A diagonal scratch is noted near the center of the reverse. Estimated Value $100 - 110. ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-20
U.S.A., bronze two cents, 1864, 1865, 1866, 1868 and 1869. Last two very good; fine, others nearly extremely fine. (5)

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1864. Large Motto. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. CAC Approved. Although this first year of issue is plentiful in most lower grades, it is conditionally rare as a fully red Gem. Full copper-red and orange mint luster appears on each side of this glowing example. There are no mentionable marks or speck ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1872. NGC graded Proof 66 Red & Brown. In a somewhat variegated fashion, blue-purple and deep cherry-red colors are seen over the obverse of this remarkably toned Gem; similar blue-purple dominates the reverse. The design elements are fully struck up and reveal pleasing variance with the refle ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1869. FS-301. NGC graded MS-64 Red. The digits of the date show evidence of repunching. Ample golden-orange luster remains on both sides, the highpoints also reveal light toning in a pale brown iridescence to confirm the validity of the RB color designation. A boldly struck Choice example that ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1866. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown PQ. CAC Approved. Copper-pink color on the obverse is enhanced with jade-green hues; the reverse exhibits tan and reddish-gold colorations. Well struck with sharply detailed motifs and full denticles on each side, as expected from a proof striking. Only 7 ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1865. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown PQ. CAC Approved. About a 50-50 mix of mint red and tan-brown color remains on each side of this well defined, carefully preserved Gem. One hardly visible toning spot is mentioned at the IT of UNITED. Pop 273; 30 finer (PCGS # 3583) . Estimated Value $450 - ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1865. PCGS graded Proof 63 Red PQ. Sharply defined with attractive, mostly red color. Some flyspecks are noted mostly on the reverse. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 500 proofs were minted. Pop 4; 43 finer (PCGS # 3629) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. Categories: Two Cent Pieces

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1864. Large Motto. NGC graded MS-65 RB. A nice combination of gold, deep red, and tan-brown decorates each side of this well struck Gem. The toning appears in a somewhat streaky design (PCGS # 3577) . Estimated Value $425 - 450. Categories: Two Cent Pieces

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1864. Large Motto. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. The surfaces of this coin are virtually unmellowed and show the original orange-red color that it left the Mint with. It is truly amazing that this coin still exists in essentially the same state it was in when Generals Grant and Lee commanded their re ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-01
1864. Large motto. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. A nice Red Brown example. First year of this type which was made in steadily declining numbers until 1873, when the denomination was abolished by the Coinage Act of 1873, along with the Silver Three-cent Piece (PCGS # 3577) Estimated Value $250 ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-02
1863 Pattern Two Cents. Bronze, plain edge. Judd-312. Pollock-377. Rarity 4. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Lovely sunset golden colors, surfaces tend to be dullish on some J-312 Patterns but this isn't the case here, the coin is gleaming. In an OGH. Pop 20; 14 in 65 RB (PCGS # 70467) . Est ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-02
1863 Pattern Two Cents. Bronze, plain edge. Judd-312. Pollock-377. Rarity 4. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. A nice bold strike. Glossy chocolate brown in color. Sits squarely in the Gem class for this early Pattern issue and worth examining. A proper bid will want to weigh this low census figure: ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1871. NGC graded MS-64 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Scarce in this choice condition. High production amounts in 1864-65 at the time of the Civil War receeded each year thereafter until the series ended in 1873. Pop 62; 65 finer, 1 in 64+, 55 in 65, 9 in 66. Estimated Value $400 - 450. Categories ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1871. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown CAC Approved. Uniform Red and Brown. Only 960 proofs struck. From the second hub (that of 1871-73 made by engraver William Barber) with smaller berries than before that are more distinct from the stems. A scarce Proof issue (PCGS # 3646) . Estimated Value ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-26
1866. NGC graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. A lovely Red and Brown Gem Proof. Only 725 proofs struck. This year's coinage from dies made from the hub of 1864-70 by James B. Longacre, with slightly larger berries than on 1871-73 (from another hub made by Longacre's successor as Mint Engraver, Willia ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-05
1870. PCGS graded Proof 62 Red & Brown. Approximately 1,000 proofs were struck in 1870. Choice, well struck, with all the finer detail clearly evident (PCGS # 3643) . Estimated Value $250 - 275. Categories: U.S. Budget Coins and Lots Two Cent Pieces

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-05
1869. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Housed in a First Generation Holder. Only 600+ Proofs struck. This lovely specimen has several tangible advantages over competitors in its razor-sharpness, the attractive blend of red and brown colors, but best of all is choiceness and freedom from spott ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-05
1866. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Housed in a First Generation Holder. Only 725+ Proofs struck. Choice and attractive. Pop 54; 63 finer, 54 in 65, 9 in 66 (PCGS # 3631) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. Categories: Two Cent Pieces

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-01
1865. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. A highly lustrous Gem that has rich coppery to golden patina and a razor sharp strike. Struck with mathematical care by the dies, in other words. Pop 189; 41 finer, 40 in 66, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 3584) Note: On Dec. 8, 1863, ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-01
1865. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. CAC Approved. An attractive example with generous mint luster. Few blazing copper-red satiny gems can be found nowadays with intense luster like this and grand eye appeal. What more could one ask from a beautiful representative of the post-Civil War period? A round ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-01
1864. Large motto. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. Wonderful luster with an attractive original look. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Pop 230; 52 finer, 2 in 65+, 49 in 66, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 3578) Estimated Value $800 - 1,000 Categories: Two Cent Pieces

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-02
1871. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Lovely toning. Only 960 minted. Pop 103; 88 finer (PCGS # 3646) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. Categories: Two Cent Pieces

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-02
1870. NGC graded Proof 65 Red. A blazing full mint red gem example. About 1,000 or so Proofs made (mint records in those days are sometimes contradictory). A scarcity in this outstanding condition. Pop 22; 14 finer with 12 in 66, 2 in 67. Historic Note: In 1863, the Mint Director submitted for ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-02
1873. Closed 3. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown PQ. Housed in a First Generation Holder. Lovely toning; equally impressive color and surface integrity. Only 600 struck. Pop 84; 19 finer, 1 in 65+RB, 18 in 66RB (PCGS # 3652) . Last year of issue for the Two-cent denomination and struck in Proo ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-02
1873 Open 3 Mint Error Curves Clip At 6:30. NGC graded Proof 61 Brown. Only 500 struck. Natural brown color with faded red throughout. The 1873 Open 3 is probably a restrike, the dies having been made after the denomination was terminated in April 1873. Since only one obverse die was mentioned ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-02
1871/1871 VP-002. NGC graded MS-65 RB. Subdued mint color characterizes the surfaces on this lovely gem-condition piece. Struck with almost scientific precision on the shield and leaves, the wreath and legends. Has full horizontal lines in the top part (or "chief") of the shield; similar boldn ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-28
1863 Pattern Two Cents. Bronze, plain edge. Judd-312. Pollock-377. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. CAC Approved. Lovely blue and brown toning. Pop 13; 3 finer in 66. This Pattern carries the earliest version of a national Motto, GOD OUR TRUST. It would thereafter be replaced by the more familiar I ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-27
1872. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. CAC Approved. Only 65,000 minted. Nice brown toning. Deep reddish brown color covers the fields of this handsome and very scarce Two-cent coin, which happens to be the last circulation strike production coin in the brief series that lasted from 1864 until 1873. T ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-27
1871. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. A blazing red coin. Only 960 struck. A sparkling Gem Proof of the finest order. Broadly sweeping mirror surface supports intense mint color and iridescence. Outstanding for the PR65 grade and certain to attract much bidding interest. Pop 42; 16 finer, 2 in 65, 1 ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-27
1870. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. CAC Approved. Scarce date in red, much tougher to find than 1864-69 issues in this desirable state of preservation. Full, bold transfer from the die to planchet seen in the wreath, shield lines, and all legends. Pop 20; 16 finer, 1 in 64+, 15 in 65. (PCGS # 3608) . ...

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Posted by: anonymous 2015-02-27
1865. PCGS graded MS-66 Red PQ. CAC Approved. A nice fully red example. A blazing copper-bright specimen with increasingly satin highlights toward the rims including an interesting die break at a stress point on this die, from the tip of the ribbon (which holds IN GOD WE TRUST) to the right ri ...