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1871 2c RD

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
MS63 $845.00
MS64 $1,720.00
MS65 $3,500.00
MS66 $14,400.00
MS63 CAC $1,020.00
MS64 CAC $2,000.00
MS65 CAC $5,000.00
MS66 CAC $17,300.00

Apr Data

52 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1871 Two-Cent Piece. MS-64 RD (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 1,560 03/27/2024
    1871 2C MS65+ Red PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 6,900 11/17/2023
    2C 1871 PCGS MS66+ RD 66 Legend 21,150 05/25/2023
    1871 Two-Cent Piece. MS-65+ RD (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 8,400 03/23/2023
    2C 1871 PCGS MS66+ RD 66 Legend 19,975 09/08/2022
    1871 2C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 3,120 07/15/2022
    1871 2C MS65 Red PCGS. Satiny cartwheel luster exhibits original copper-orange color on both sides of this Gem Red 1871 two 65 HA 2,520 03/21/2022
    1871 2C Repunched Date, FS-301, MS66 Red PCGS. 66 HA 12,600 01/13/2022
    1871 Two-Cent Piece. MS-65 RD (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 9,000 08/16/2021
    1871 Two-Cent Piece. MS-65+ RD (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 6,000 06/10/2021
    1871 2C MS66 Red PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 13,200 04/23/2021
    1871 Two-Cent Piece. MS-65 RD (PCGS). OGH. 65 Stacks Bowers 4,320 12/17/2020
    2C 1871 PCGS MS66 RD CAC 66 Legend 13,512 12/03/2020
    1871 2C MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/21 and 1/3+). NGC Census: (3/13 and 2/0+). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS 64 HA 1,380 09/20/2020
    1871 2C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 9,600 08/03/2020
    1871 2C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 4,560 08/03/2020
    2C 1871 PCGS MS65+ RD CAC 65 Legend 6,169 03/26/2020
    1871 2C MS64+ Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/19 and 1/3+). NGC Census: (3/14 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS 64 HA 5,760 02/23/2020
    1871 2C MS64 Red NGC. NGC Census: (3/14). PCGS Population: (14/19). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS64. 64 HA 1,800 10/24/2019
    1871 Two-Cent Piece. MS-66 RD (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 13,200 05/24/2019
    1871 2C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 6,612 04/25/2019
    2C 1871 PCGS MS65 RD CAC 65 Legend 8,225 03/21/2019
    1871 2C MS65 Red NGC. 65 HA 2,640 01/31/2019
    1871 2C MS66 Red PCGS Secure. 66 HA 12,000 01/10/2019
    1871 2c PCGS/CAC MS65 RD 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 7,500 09/24/2018
    2C 1871 PCGS MS65 RD CAC 65 Legend 7,344 12/14/2017
    1871 2C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 7,050 06/11/2017
    2C 1871 PCGS MS66RD 66 Legend 27,025 09/29/2016
    1871 2C Repunched Date, FS-301, MS64 Red PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 4,230 09/11/2016
    1871 2C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 8,225 05/01/2016
    1871 2C MS64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 1,292 02/01/2015
    1871 2C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 4,700 10/27/2014
    1871 2C MS65 Red PCGS Secure. CAC. 65 HA 9,988 01/12/2014
    1871 2C MS65 Red NGC. 65 HA 2,820 01/12/2014
    1871 2c MS RD 65 Ira & Larry Goldberg 2,760 06/02/2013
    1871 2C MS66 Red PCGS. 66 HA 28,200 04/28/2013
    1871 2C MS64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 1,150 01/09/2011
    1871 2C MS64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 1,150 01/09/2011
    1871 2C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 4,807 08/15/2010
    1871 Two-Cent Piece. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC. Secure Holder. 65 Stacks Bowers 9,919 08/07/2010
    1871 2C MS65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 8,625 05/31/2009
    1871 2C MS64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 2,070 01/11/2009
    1871 2C MS64 Red PCGS. A scarce, late-date two cent piece that is much more challenging with full red surfaces than earlier 64 HA 1,955 05/12/2007
    1871 2C MS64 Red PCGS. Attractive copper-gold surfaces exhibit well executed design elements and no unsightly spotting. A f 64 HA 1,668 11/30/2006
    1871 2C MS64 Red PCGS. The rich orange-red coloration, glowing luster, and untouched surfaces guarantee a high degree of ey 64 HA 1,840 04/29/2006
    1871 2C MS64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 1,150 03/25/2005
    1871 2C MS64 Red PCGS. Very well struck in all areas, 64 HA 1,265 05/08/2004
    1871 2C MS64 Red NGC. Sharply defined in all areas with 64 HA 1,092 05/31/2003
    1871 2C, RD 65 HA 1,210 03/14/1996
    1871 2C, RD 64 HA 462 09/09/1994
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 3611
      Coin Date: 1871
      Denomination (Short): 2c
      Denomination (Long): 2 Cents
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
      Mintage: 721,250
      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 1871 Two Cent Piece is a scarcer type coin as the mintage is below a million coins, which is on the lower side for its series. 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 #: 3611
      NGC ID: 22NF
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