1867 Two Cent Piece
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About This Coin
The 1867 Two Cent Piece is a United States cent from the Two Cent Pieces 1864-1873 series — 4th of 10 years in the series. In 1867, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 2.9 million. This ranks 7th of 10 years by total mintage, above the series median of 2.2 million. 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. Continued decline with a mintage of approximately 2.9 million. The denomination was increasingly redundant. Struck in bronze, weighing 6.22 grams, 23 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Collectors have identified 2 known die varieties for this date, including retained cud. Produced 6 years before the celebrated 1873 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $154 to $4.3K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $4.3K in MS63BN grade at eBay. Designed by James Barton Longacre.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
