1865 Two Cent Piece - Plain 5
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $3,600
- Sold
- Grade
- MS66+BN
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
Part of the Two Cent Pieces 1864-1873 series, the 1865 Two Cent Piece - Plain 5 is a two-cent piece from the Philadelphia Mint. The U.S. Mint's figure of 13.6 million covers every 1865 two-cent piece, Plain 5 and Fancy 5 alike; how many have the Plain 5 is not recorded. The obverse features a shield with a banner inscribed IN GOD WE TRUST — the first U.S. coin to bear this motto and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing 2 CENTS. Second-year mintage dropped to approximately 13.6 million as Civil War demand eased. Struck in bronze, weighing 6.22 grams, 23 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #38247.
External References
Error Varieties(7)
PC-2c-1865-08R Pre-Cud
RCD-2c-1865-01R Retained Cud
RCD-2c-1865-02R Retained Cud
RCD-2c-1865-04R Retained Cud
RCD-2c-1865-05R Retained Cud
RCD-2c-1865-09R Retained Cud
RCD-2c-1865-10 Retained Cud
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