1864 Two Cent Piece - Large Motto
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$8,050 AU58 01-01-2007 Heritage Auctions
Description
Part of the Two Cent Pieces 1864-1873 series, the 1864 Two Cent Piece - Large Motto is a cent from the Philadelphia Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 19.8 million examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features a shield with a banner inscribed IN GOD WE TRUST — the first U.S. coin to bear this motto and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing 2 CENTS. First year of the denomination and the first U.S. coin to bear IN GOD WE TRUST. The Small Motto variety, with thinner lettering, was produced in limited quantities before the bolder Large Motto replaced it. The Small Motto is the key to the series. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $25 to $217 depending on grade and condition. Struck in bronze, weighing 6.22 grams, 23 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3576.
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Error Varieties(13)
1864 Mule Die Clash MUDC-2C-1864-01
1864 Radical MAD Die Clash MDC-2C-1864-01
1864 Two Cent CU-2c-1864-15 & 16
CU-2c-1864-15 Cud
CU-2c-1864-16 Cud
RCD-2c-1864-1R Retained Cud
RCD-2c-1864-02 Retained Cud
RCD-2c-1864-03 Retained Cud
RCD-2c-1864-04R Retained Cud
RCD-2c-1864-05 Retained Cud
RCD-2c-1864-06R Retained Cud
RCD-2c-1864-07R Retained Cud
RCD-2c-1864-08R Retained Cud
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