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1868 2c RD

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
MS63 $520.00
MS64 $1,750.00
MS65 $2,500.00
MS66 $14,400.00
MS63 CAC $715.00
MS64 CAC $2,250.00
MS65 CAC $4,380.00
MS66 CAC $18,000.00

Apr Data

54 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1868 Two-Cent Piece. MS-66 RD (NGC). OH. 66 Stacks Bowers 5,040 03/23/2023
    1868 Two-Cent Piece. MS-64 RD (PCGS). CAC. 64 Stacks Bowers 1,920 08/29/2022
    2C 1868 PCGS MS65 RD CAC 65 Legend 5,875 01/27/2022
    1868 Two-Cent Piece. MS-65+ RD (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 4,800 08/16/2021
    1868 Two-Cent Piece. MS-65 RD (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 1,680 08/16/2021
    1868 2C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 37,200 02/23/2021
    1868 Two-Cent Piece. MS-66 RD (NGC). OH. 66 Stacks Bowers 5,040 12/17/2020
    1868 2C MS65 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/7). NGC Census: (9/3). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 2,803, 65 HA 3,120 08/09/2020
    2C 1868 PCGS MS65 RD 65 Legend 1,704 03/26/2020
    1868 Two-Cent Piece. MS-65 RD (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 1,680 05/23/2019
    1868 2C MS65 Red NGC. 65 HA 2,160 01/31/2019
    1868 2C MS64+ Red PCGS Secure. CAC. 64 HA 2,040 01/10/2019
    1868 2C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/57). NGC Census: (1/15). MS63. Mintage 2,803,750. 63 HA 400 12/14/2018
    1868 2C MS65 Red PCGS Secure. 65 HA 2,160 12/13/2018
    1868 2C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 2,500 09/07/2018
    1868 2C MS64 Red PCGS Secure. CAC. 64 HA 1,560 08/14/2018
    2C 1868 PCGS MS65 RD CAC 65 Legend 6,756 05/17/2018
    1868 2C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 1,800 04/25/2018
    1868 2C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 2,880 02/22/2018
    1868 2C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 3,120 01/04/2018
    2C 1868 PCGS MS65 RD CAC 65 Legend 6,756 12/14/2017
    1868 2C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/19). NGC Census: (3/13). CDN: $565 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS64. M 64 HA 1,292 01/09/2017
    1868 2C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 6,462 01/09/2017
    1868 2C MS64 Red PCGS. KF-3-RPD. 64 HA 1,410 09/11/2016
    1868 2C MS64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 852 09/11/2016
    1868 2C MS63 Red PCGS. PCGS Population (4/47). NGC Census: (1/16). Mintage: 2,803,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr 63 HA 646 07/10/2016
    1868 2C MS66 Red PCGS. 66 HA 23,500 05/01/2016
    1868 2C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (4/13). PCGS Population (29/17). Mintage: 2,803,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr 64 HA 1,292 05/01/2016
    1868 2C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 4,700 08/16/2015
    1868 2C MS66 Red NGC. 66 HA 4,230 08/16/2015
    2C 1868 PCGS MS66RD 66 Legend 9,988 06/25/2015
    1868 2C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 15,275 10/27/2014
    1868 2C MS64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 940 03/02/2014
    1868 2C MS66 Red PCGS. 66 HA 9,400 01/12/2014
    1868 2C MS64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 1,058 12/08/2013
    1868 2C MS64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 3,819 09/29/2013
    1868 2C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 4,600 01/09/2011
    1868 2C MS65 Red NGC. 65 HA 3,450 01/09/2011
    1868 2C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 5,175 08/15/2010
    1868 2C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 8,625 05/31/2009
    1868 2C MS64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 1,955 03/31/2009
    1868 2c MS RD 64 Scotsman 1,840 10/17/2008
    1868 2C MS65 Red NGC. An exactingly struck straw-gold Gem that displays unbroken cartwheel shimmer. Slight dusky gray along 65 HA 3,594 02/17/2007
    1868 2C MS64 Red PCGS. Bright luster and rich golden-red toning ensure the eye appeal of this well conserved near-Gem. Othe 64 HA 1,955 08/14/2006
    1868 2C MS65 Red PCGS. A sharp impression that exhibits deep orange color and satiny luster. Several letters on the reverse 65 HA 6,325 04/29/2006
    1868 2C MS65 Red PCGS. Much scarcer than the first two 65 HA 4,485 05/08/2004
    1868 2C MS66 Red NGC. This lovely premium Gem has frosty 66 HA 3,565 01/10/2004
    1868 2C MS64 Red PCGS. Somewhat muted red color accents a 64 HA 661 05/31/2003
    1868 2C MS64 Red PCGS. Sharply struck with warm cherry- 64 HA 529 11/23/2002
    1868 2C MS64 Red PCGS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter ( 64 HA 604 07/09/2002
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 3599
      Coin Date: 1868
      Denomination (Short): 2c
      Denomination (Long): Two cents
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: P
      Composition: 0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
      Mintage: 2,803,750
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Two cent piece
      Coinage Years: 1864-1873
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 23
      Weight (Grams): 6.22
      Designer: James B. Longacre
      Edge: Plain
      Obverse Description: An ornate shield flanked on the left and right by leaves with arrow heads and shanks (crossed behind) appear protruding at the four corners. A ribbon above the shield bears the words IN GOD WE TRUST, making this coin design the first usage this now-ubiquitous motto. The date is positioned at the bottom center.
      Reverse Description: A large numeral 2 with the word CENTS below (smaller) in the center is framed by a well-defined wheat wreath tied at the bottom center by a simple ribbon. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears around the periphery.
      General Notes: The 1868 Two Cent Piece is an ideal type coin as the mintage remains high at nearly 3 million for this issue. Extremely common in all grades up to the finest of gems which are just slightly scarce. The color designations show a very gradual increase in value and rarity with only the highest graded red gems being rare.
      PCGS #: 3599
      NGC ID: 22NC
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