Two Cents Coins: US Coins & Paper Money

The two cent piece is another one of James Barton Longacre’s designs for the United States Mint, resembling his other work done on the shield quarter. The coin is made of 95% copper with the metals tin and element zinc filling out the rest of the composition. It was also 23 millimeters in diameter, and weighed in at 6.221 grams. This makes the coin slightly smaller than that of the modern United States quarter. This coin is important to United States history as it is the first coin to bear “In God We Trust” on the reverse side of the coin. The first proposed motto to appear on the coin was to be “God Our Hope”, but it was changed by the United States Secretary of the Treasury at the time, Salmon P. Chase.

1873 NGC BU PF-65 RB TWO Cents Open 3 RARE



1873 NGC BU PF-65 RB TWO Cents Open 3 RARE

Price: $5,130.00
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1866 2 cent Shield PROOF Red -Mintage 725~Only64~Red~!



1866 2 cent Shield PROOF Red -Mintage 725~Only64~Red~!

Price: $1,899.00

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1864 Two Cent Large Motto MS65 Red PCGS CAC



1864 Two Cent Large Motto MS65 Red PCGS CAC

Price: $1,500.00

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1869 2 CENT PIECE IN MINT STATE 65 FREE SHIPPING



1869 2 CENT PIECE IN MINT STATE 65 FREE SHIPPING

Buy It Now: $1,000.00

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1864 Small Motto 2c Piece, Two Cents, Scarce, NGC AU-55



1864 Small Motto 2c Piece,  Two Cents,  Scarce,  NGC AU-55

Price: $840.00
Buy It Now: $899.00

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1871 Two Cent Piece PCGS MS64 RB



1871 Two Cent Piece PCGS MS64 RB

Buy It Now: $800.00

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1864 Small Motto Two Cent Piece PCGS XF-45



1864 Small Motto Two Cent Piece PCGS XF-45

Buy It Now: $675.00

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1872 NGC VG10BN SHIELD TWO CENT *FREE SHIPPING*ID#F170



1872 NGC VG10BN SHIELD TWO CENT *FREE SHIPPING*ID#F170

Buy It Now: $655.00

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1867 2c Piece, Two Cents, Scarce Double Die Obverse, XF AU



1867 2c Piece, Two Cents, Scarce Double Die Obverse, XF AU

Price: $635.00
Buy It Now: $685.00

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1869 NGC BU MS-65 BN Two Cent Piece Nice Coin O1508



1869  NGC BU MS-65 BN Two Cent Piece Nice Coin O1508

Price: $570.00
Buy It Now: $610.00

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1864 2 cent, NGC MS65RB



1864 2 cent,  NGC MS65RB

Buy It Now: $540.00

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1869 Two cent Piece Proof 64R



1869 Two cent Piece Proof 64R

Price: $500.00

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1872 2 - CENT PIECE KEY DATE



1872  2 - CENT  PIECE   KEY  DATE

Price: $430.00

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1864 NGC MS65 BN -LARGE MOTTO- SHIELD 2c ID#H447



1864 NGC MS65 BN -LARGE MOTTO- SHIELD 2c   ID#H447

Buy It Now: $410.00

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1864 Two Cent Piece, Civil War Date, Gem Red Brown BU



1864 Two Cent Piece,  Civil War Date,  Gem Red Brown BU

Price: $328.00
Buy It Now: $369.00

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1731: 1864 Two Cent Piece--Reverse Die Clash With



1731: 1864 Two Cent Piece--Reverse Die Clash With

Price: $325.00

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1864 SMALL MOTTO 2c ICG VG-10 ~ BETTER TWO CENT PIECE



1864 SMALL MOTTO 2c ICG VG-10 ~ BETTER TWO CENT PIECE

Price: $295.00

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1872 G VG Two Cent Nice 2 Cent Piece D0108



1872 G VG Two Cent Nice 2 Cent Piece  D0108

Price: $290.00
Buy It Now: $315.00

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1864 two cent piece gem uncirulated red brown



1864 two cent piece gem uncirulated red brown

Price: $285.00
Buy It Now: $375.00

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1872 Two Cent G-VG - KEY DATE - Original-NO RES



1872 Two  Cent    G-VG  -  KEY  DATE  - Original-NO RES

Price: $278.00
Buy It Now: $300.00

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1865 TWO CENT PIECE SHARP CHOICE BU RED



1865 TWO CENT PIECE SHARP CHOICE BU RED

Buy It Now: $275.00

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1871 BU GEM BU RB Two Cent Piece Nice Coin O1508



1871 BU GEM BU RB  Two Cent Piece Nice Coin O1508

Price: $270.00
Buy It Now: $300.00

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1864 SMALL MOTTO TWO CENT NICE COIN VERY SCARCE DATE



1864 SMALL MOTTO TWO CENT  NICE  COIN VERY SCARCE DATE

Buy It Now: $269.00

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1865 2c Piece, Two Cents, Choice BU Red Brown, Mostly Red



1865 2c Piece, Two Cents, Choice BU Red Brown, Mostly Red

Price: $229.00
Buy It Now: $258.00

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1871 Two-Cent Piece -- Glossy Brown About Uncirculated



1871 Two-Cent Piece -- Glossy Brown About Uncirculated

Price: $224.72

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1871 PCGS XF45 2 CENTS ID#I506



1871 PCGS XF45  2 CENTS  ID#I506

Buy It Now: $215.00

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1871 KEY 2 Cent Coin Knock Out AU50++ ANACS



1871 KEY 2 Cent Coin Knock Out AU50++ ANACS

Buy It Now: $210.00

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1865 Two Cent Piece NGC Certified MS63 Red & Brown



1865 Two Cent Piece NGC Certified MS63 Red & Brown

Buy It Now: $205.00

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1864 2 Cent Piece



1864 2 Cent Piece

Price: $200.00

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30 Low Grade 2 Cent Pieces



30 Low Grade 2 Cent Pieces

Price: $199.00

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1867 2 cent, ICG MS63BN



1867 2 cent,  ICG MS63BN

Buy It Now: $190.00

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1871 2c TWO CENT PIECE-BETTER DATE-GRADES CHOICE AU UNC



1871 2c TWO CENT PIECE-BETTER DATE-GRADES CHOICE AU UNC

Price: $185.00

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1871 NGC XF40 BROWN 2 CENT ID#I520



1871 NGC XF40 BROWN 2 CENT  ID#I520

Buy It Now: $180.00

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Two 2c Piece, Both High Grade, 1865 Brown Unc, 1868 AU



Two 2c Piece,  Both High Grade,  1865 Brown Unc,  1868 AU

Price: $172.00
Buy It Now: $194.00

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1870 2c Piece, Two Cents, Scarce, Nice XF AU, Scarce



1870 2c Piece,  Two Cents,  Scarce,  Nice XF AU,  Scarce

Price: $163.00
Buy It Now: $180.00

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1865 2 cent, NGC MS63BN



1865 2 cent,  NGC MS63BN

Buy It Now: $160.00

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1864 Two cent piece. Large Motto UNC.



1864 Two cent piece. Large Motto UNC.

Buy It Now: $150.00

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1864 LARGE MOTTO VARIETY 2 CENT PIECE MS-63 BN NGC



1864 LARGE MOTTO VARIETY 2 CENT PIECE MS-63 BN NGC

Buy It Now: $149.99

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Collection of 15 Two Cent Pieces



Collection of 15 Two Cent Pieces

Price: $149.00
Buy It Now: $165.00

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Two Cent Pieces 1864 Brown UNC Super First Year Type



Two Cent Pieces  1864 Brown UNC Super First Year Type

Buy It Now: $145.00

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1868 2 CENT PIECE~STRUCK THROUGH ERROR~US COPPER COIN~~



1868 2 CENT PIECE~STRUCK THROUGH ERROR~US COPPER COIN~~

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4 2c Piece, Two Cents, All VG Better, 1866, 1868, 1870, 1871



4 2c Piece, Two Cents, All VG Better, 1866, 1868, 1870, 1871

Price: $125.00
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1866 Two Cent Piece - Brilliant Uncirculated BU RED



1866 Two Cent Piece - Brilliant Uncirculated BU RED

Buy It Now: $125.00

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Anacs AU 55 1868 2 Cent - Beautiful Coin



Anacs AU 55 1868 2 Cent - Beautiful Coin

Price: $119.00
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Collection of 10 Two Cent Pieces



Collection of 10 Two Cent Pieces

Price: $110.00
Buy It Now: $125.00

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GEM COPPER TWO CENT PIECE 1864 LM BLAZER!!



GEM COPPER TWO CENT PIECE 1864 LM BLAZER!!

Price: $102.50

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1864 TWO CENT PIECE CHOICE BU+ LARGE MOTTO



1864 TWO CENT PIECE CHOICE BU+ LARGE MOTTO

Buy It Now: $100.00

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1870 2 - CENT PIECE VERY NICE



1870  2 - CENT  PIECE   VERY  NICE

Price: $99.99

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3 DIFF HIGH GRADE 2 CENT PIECES 1864 1865 1868



3 DIFF HIGH GRADE 2 CENT PIECES 1864 1865 1868

Price: $99.95
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1864 2 CENT TAPERED PLANCHET ERROR ANACS AU



1864 2 CENT TAPERED PLANCHET ERROR   ANACS AU

Buy It Now: $99.00

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1864 Two Cents ~Lusterous Choice BU~ BUY IT NOW $99.00



1864 Two Cents ~Lusterous Choice BU~ BUY IT NOW $99.00

Buy It Now: $99.00

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AU BU BEAUTIFUL 1865 US TWO CENT PIECE COIN



AU BU BEAUTIFUL 1865 US TWO CENT PIECE COIN

Buy It Now: $97.75

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1869 Two Cent Piece - AU



1869 Two Cent Piece - AU

Price: $95.00
Buy It Now: $110.00

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1864 Large Motto 2c Piece, Two Cents, Choice Brown Unc



1864 Large Motto 2c Piece,  Two Cents,  Choice Brown Unc

Price: $91.00
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4 2c Piece, Two Cents, All VG-Fine, 1865, 1867, 1868, 1871



4 2c Piece,  Two Cents,  All VG-Fine,  1865, 1867, 1868, 1871

Price: $80.00
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1871 2 Cent Coin



1871 2 Cent Coin

Buy It Now: $79.99

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= 1864 AU+ TWO Cent Piece, SUPER DETAILS & COLOR



= 1864 AU+ TWO Cent Piece,  SUPER DETAILS & COLOR

Price: $77.75
Buy It Now: $88.75

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MS-65 RB 1865 Two Cent Piece



MS-65 RB 1865 Two Cent Piece

Price: $76.00

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1870 Two Cent Piece CHOICE BU++ NEAR GEM BU ** NICE!!



1870 Two Cent Piece CHOICE BU++ NEAR GEM BU ** NICE!!

Price: $71.75

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1867 Two Cent Piece, 2c, Sharp AU Details



1867 Two Cent Piece,  2c,  Sharp AU Details

Price: $70.00
Buy It Now: $80.00

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1865 Two Cent XF-AU!



1865 Two Cent XF-AU!

Buy It Now: $70.00

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1864 Two Cent United States Coin Large Motto



1864 Two Cent United States Coin Large Motto

Buy It Now: $69.50

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1871 2c Piece, Two Cents, Nice Fine, Scarce Date



1871 2c Piece,  Two Cents,  Nice Fine,  Scarce Date

Price: $69.00
Buy It Now: $79.00

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1985 2 Cent PIECE BU BROWN FRESH!! D-7 FREE US SHIP $4



1985 2 Cent PIECE BU BROWN FRESH!! D-7 FREE US SHIP $4

Buy It Now: $69.00

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1868 2 - CENT PIECE VERY NICE



1868  2 - CENT  PIECE   VERY  NICE

Price: $65.00

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1865 TWO CENT PIECE...Better Grade Coin...



1865 TWO CENT PIECE...Better Grade Coin...

Price: $60.00
Buy It Now: $65.00

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Lot of 3 Different Two Cent Pieces



Lot of 3 Different Two Cent Pieces

Price: $59.00
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1864 Large Motto 2-Cent Piece -- Red and Brown UNC--



1864 Large Motto 2-Cent Piece -- Red and Brown UNC--

Price: $57.56

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1864 Two Cent PCGS MS 64 RB Shield Large Motto 2C



1864 Two Cent PCGS MS 64 RB Shield Large Motto 2C

Price: $57.56

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US COINS 1865 TWO 2 CENT PIECE XF NO RESERVE



US COINS 1865 TWO 2 CENT PIECE XF NO RESERVE

Price: $56.01

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7298: 1865 2C MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (182 186



7298: 1865 2C MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population (182 186

Price: $55.00

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1864 2 Cent Piece Slabbed AU



1864 2 Cent Piece Slabbed AU

Price: $52.50

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1864 + 1865 U.S. 2 Two Cent $.02 Coins VF XF



1864 + 1865 U.S. 2 Two Cent $.02 Coins VF XF

Price: $50.00

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1864 Two Cent Piece XF



1864 Two Cent Piece XF

Buy It Now: $50.00

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2 CENTS 1867 HIGH GRADE



2 CENTS   1867   HIGH GRADE

Buy It Now: $49.95

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1864 TWO CENT PIECE *HIGH GRADE* VERY SHARP APPEALN N-R



1864 TWO CENT PIECE *HIGH GRADE* VERY SHARP APPEALN N-R

Price: $45.99

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1867 Two Cent Piece



1867   Two  Cent  Piece

Price: $45.00
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1865 2 Cent Piece Sharp Details Some Corrosion Lot Set



1865 2 Cent Piece Sharp Details Some Corrosion Lot Set

Buy It Now: $45.00

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US COIN 1870 TWO CENT PIECE CENT VF SCRATCHES



US COIN 1870 TWO CENT PIECE CENT VF SCRATCHES

Buy It Now: $44.99

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1869 2-Cent Pc. Fine+ #A3



1869  2-Cent Pc.   Fine+        #A3

Buy It Now: $44.50

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1865 Two Cent Piece CHOICE BU++ NEAR GEM ** SHARP Coin!



1865 Two Cent Piece CHOICE BU++ NEAR GEM ** SHARP Coin!

Price: $44.35

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1871 2c Piece, Two Cents, Problem Free VG, Scarce



1871 2c Piece,  Two Cents,  Problem Free VG,  Scarce

Price: $42.00
Buy It Now: $50.00

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1871 2 CENT PIECE SEMI KEY DATE



1871 2 CENT PIECE SEMI KEY DATE

Price: $41.00

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1871 2 Cent KEY DATE VG D-9 FREE US SHIP $4 WORLD SHIP!



1871 2 Cent KEY DATE VG D-9 FREE US SHIP $4 WORLD SHIP!

Buy It Now: $39.00

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1871 2 Cent KEY DATE!! C-8 FREE US SHIP $4 WORLD SHIP!!



1871 2 Cent KEY DATE!! C-8 FREE US SHIP $4 WORLD SHIP!!

Buy It Now: $39.00

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1871 Two Cent Very Good -Original & Uncleaned-NO RES



1871 Two  Cent  Very Good  -Original & Uncleaned-NO RES

Price: $37.99

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5-1864 Two Cent Pieces Grading Very Good or Better



5-1864 Two Cent Pieces Grading Very Good or Better

Price: $37.01

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1870 2 Cent VG TOUGH DATE!! C-7 FREE US SHIP $4 WORLD S



1870 2 Cent VG TOUGH DATE!! C-7 FREE US SHIP $4 WORLD S

Buy It Now: $35.00

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1869 Two cent piece in VF condition



1869 Two cent piece in VF condition

Price: $34.99

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1868 Two cent piece in VF condition



1868 Two cent piece in VF condition

Price: $34.99

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Discount & Bargain

The coin is from an experimental time in the history of the United States when we tried to find the most logical configuration of our coins and dollars. Like a lot experiments, some were ultimately unsuccessful, such was the case with the two cent piece. Although the decimal system the two cent piece is based on, like a lot of our currency today, is logical. An exception to this rule is the quarter dollar we use today.
 
This is another rarity in the community of coin collectors; and another great addition. The prices shown here are reasonable and are subject to availability of the coin. The two cent pieces are magnificent in condition considering.

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