Price Guide for 1867 Two Cents Variants

This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1867 Two Cents, BN (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $17.00 – $660.00
    Uncirculated: $79.00 – $1,250.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $2.57 – $185.99
    Uncirculated: $56.77 – $550.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $20.00 – $180.00
    Uncirculated: $195.00 – $1,750.00
1867 Two Cents Doubled Die Obverse, BN (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $51.00 – $1,997.50
    Uncirculated: $550.00 – $4,230.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $83.00 – $1,060.00
    Uncirculated: $4,200.00 – $4,250.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $125.00 – $2,100.00
    Uncirculated: $2,350.00 – $9,250.00
1867 Two Cents, BN (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $201.06 – $3,120.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $255.07 – $552.50
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $340.00 – $5,250.00
1867 Two Cents, RB (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $264.38
    Uncirculated: $95.00 – $3,000.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $161.00 – $1,511.77
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $210.00 – $3,600.00
1867 Two Cents, RD (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $345.00 – $22,800.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $609.99 – $2,750.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $250.00 – $26,500.00
1867 Two Cents Doubled Die Obverse, RB (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $977.00 – $16,450.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $5,250.00 – $23,500.00
1867 Two Cents Doubled Die Obverse, RD (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $1,092.00 – $22,325.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $19,000.00 – $35,000.00
1867 Two Cents DDO FS-101, BN (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $127.00 – $1,680.00
    Uncirculated: $1,527.50 – $4,993.75
  • eBay
    Circulated: $86.01 – $1,499.95
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $125.00 – $2,100.00
    Uncirculated: $2,350.00 – $5,750.00
1867 Two Cents DDO FS-101, RB (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $6,462.50 – $14,100.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $2,856.00
1867 Two Cents DDO FS-101, RD (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $40,800.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $19,000.00 – $30,000.00
1867 Two Cents, RB (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $10.00 – $5,520.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $308.27
    Uncirculated: $460.00 – $867.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $375.00 – $8,500.00
1867 Two Cents, RD (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $489.00 – $833.00
    Uncirculated: $3.85 – $15,600.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $575.00 – $10,750.00
1867 Two Cents, CAM (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $1,610.00 – $19,387.50
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $1,750.00 – $32,500.00

Design and Specifications of the 1867 Two Cents

The 1867 Two Cent piece was part of the Two Cent coin series, which was first introduced in 1864 during the Civil War. This coin is historically significant as it was the first U.S. coin to bear the motto ‘IN GOD WE TRUST’, setting a precedent for future American coinage. By 1867, the coin’s production had significantly decreased due to the diminishing need for small denomination coins in the post-Civil War economy.

Weight 6.22 grams
Diameter 23 mm
Mint Marks None (all minted in Philadelphia)
Composition 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc
Obverse Design Shield with crossed arrows and olive branch, designed by James B. Longacre
Reverse Design Wreath surrounding '2 CENTS', designed by James B. Longacre

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of an 1867 Two Cent piece significantly impacts its value. Circulation strikes in Uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) are highly sought after, with premium prices for coins with full original red luster. Even in circulated grades, coins with clear design details and smooth, problem-free surfaces command higher prices.

For proof issues, the presence of cameo or deep cameo contrast can substantially increase value. Collectors prize examples with sharp strikes, minimal contact marks, and attractive toning.

Philadelphia, No Mint Mark

Mintage: 2,938,750

Rarity Scale: Scarce

Circulation Status: Limited Circulation

Preservation Rarity: Rare in grades MS65 and above

Varieties Errors: None widely recognized

Market Demand: Moderate, with increasing interest from collectors of 19th-century type sets

Philadelphia, No Mint Mark

Mintage: 625

Rarity Scale: Rare

Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation

Preservation Rarity: Very rare in grades PR65 and above

Varieties Errors: None widely recognized

Market Demand: High, especially for well-preserved specimens

Die state and strike quality can affect the desirability of 1867 Two Cent pieces. Well-struck examples with full shield details on the obverse and crisp lettering on the reverse are more valuable. The color and quality of the coin’s patina also play a role, with attractive, even toning being preferred over spotty or unattractive coloration.

As a transitional year in the series (production dropped significantly from 1866), the 1867 Two Cent piece holds special interest for collectors focusing on Civil War and Reconstruction era coinage. This historical context can add a premium to well-preserved examples.

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