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1864 Two Cents : Large Motto

Two Cent Pieces

Mintage: 19,822,500

Minted at: Philadelphia

Designer - Engraver: James B Longacre

Metal Composition: 95% Copper - 5% Tin and Zinc

Diameter: 23 mm

Mass / Weight: 6.22 grams

What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.):

The 1864 Two Cent Piece had two major varieties. The one shown above is the "Large Motto" variety where the motto of the words "IN GOD WE TRUST" contained larger and taller letters than the "Small Motto" variety. Below is a comparison example image of the 1864 small motto vs large motto two cent piece:

Coin value chart: Typical coin prices, values and worth in USD based on grade/condition

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)
$18	$21	$25	$31	$50	$82	$108	$178	$543

USA Coin Book estimated value of 1864 Two Cent Piece (Large Motto Variety) is worth $21 in average condition and can be worth $108 to $178 or more in uncirculated (MS+) mint condition. Proof coins can be worth $543 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: $0.0427

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