1865 Two Cent Piece

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1865

Denomination

Two Cent

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Two Cent Pieces 1864-1873

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Mintage

13,640,000

Composition

Bronze

Weight

6.22g

Diameter

23mm

Edge

Plain

Value Estimates

$25 - $217

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$4,500 MS65 11-01-1979 Bowers & Ruddy

Description

The 1865 Two Cent Piece is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Two Cent Pieces 1864-1873 series. Total mintage reached 13.6 million. The design is by James Barton Longacre. Struck in bronze, weighing 6.22 grams, 23 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #3582.

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