1872 Two Cents : Doubled Die

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

The 1872 Two Cent Piece had a major doubled die obverse (DDO) error. The best way to identify this is the subtle doubling of the words "IN GOD WE TRUST" in the motto. Some of the strongest points of doubling are found in the letter "U" in "TRUST" as well as the letter "N" in "IN" and finally the "G" in "GOD".

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
$498	$639	$790	$1,064	$1,390	$2,257	$4,070	$4,671	$1,243

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1872 Two Cent Piece (Doubled Die Variety) is Worth $639 in Average Condition and can be Worth $4,070 to $4,671 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $1,243 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $0.0862