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1864 2C Small Motto Two Cent Piece PCGS MS65+RD (CAC)
US $29,324
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Add On NONE
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PCGS
Cert number
53726703
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2026-06-09
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1864 2C Small Motto Two Cent Piece PCGS MS65+RD (CAC)
PCGS # 3581
Grading Service PCGS
Grade MS65+
Mint Location Philadelphia
Year 1864
Designation RD
Strike Business
Grade Add On NONE
1864 2C Small Motto Two Cent Piece PCGS MS65+RD (CAC)
1864 2C Small Motto, RD
SKU: 53726703
A standout Civil War–era rarity, this 1864 2C Small Motto Two Cent Piece is certified PCGS MS65RD and approved by CAC—an elite combination that underscores superior quality and eye appeal. The coveted Small Motto variety is markedly scarcer than the common Large Motto, and examples in Gem Red are especially elusive, making this a prime acquisition for advanced collectors and an impressive centerpiece for any U.S. type set.
The coin radiates vibrant, original Red color with blazing copper-orange luster that cartwheels across the fields. Sharply impressed shield lines, crisp leaf detail, and bold numeral definition attest to a strong strike, while the fields and high points exhibit only the minimal, trivial contact expected at the MS65 level. CAC endorsement confirms this piece sits firmly at the high end of the grade.
Historically significant as the first U.S. coin to carry “IN GOD WE TRUST,” the two-cent piece debuted in 1864 amid wartime currency shortages. Designed by James B. Longacre and struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the short-lived denomination (1864–1873) offers a compact, highly collectible series; within it, the 1864 Small Motto is the key variety sought by specialists and variety enthusiasts.
Key details:
Date and denomination: 1864 Two Cent Piece (2C)
Variety: Small Motto (scarce, desirable first-year subtype)
Grade and color: PCGS MS65RD (full Red)
Endorsement: CAC approved
Mint: Philadelphia
Designer: James B. Longacre
Composition: Bronze (approx. 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)
Diameter/weight: 23 mm; 6.22 grams
Obverse: Shield with “IN GOD WE TRUST”
Reverse: Laurel wreath encircling 2 CENTS
Why this coin:
Rare Small Motto variety in Gem Red—difficult to match for color, originality, and grade
Premium quality verified by both PCGS and CAC
Combines historical importance, eye appeal, and scarcity ideal for type sets and variety collections
Secure this exceptional 1864 Small Motto Two Cent Piece to elevate your collection with true Civil War history and top-tier certified quality.
PCGS # 3581
Grading Service PCGS
Grade MS65+
Mint Location Philadelphia
Year 1864
Designation RD
Strike Business
Grade Add On NONE
1864 2C Small Motto Two Cent Piece PCGS MS65+RD (CAC)
1864 2C Small Motto, RD
SKU: 53726703
A standout Civil War–era rarity, this 1864 2C Small Motto Two Cent Piece is certified PCGS MS65RD and approved by CAC—an elite combination that underscores superior quality and eye appeal. The coveted Small Motto variety is markedly scarcer than the common Large Motto, and examples in Gem Red are especially elusive, making this a prime acquisition for advanced collectors and an impressive centerpiece for any U.S. type set.
The coin radiates vibrant, original Red color with blazing copper-orange luster that cartwheels across the fields. Sharply impressed shield lines, crisp leaf detail, and bold numeral definition attest to a strong strike, while the fields and high points exhibit only the minimal, trivial contact expected at the MS65 level. CAC endorsement confirms this piece sits firmly at the high end of the grade.
Historically significant as the first U.S. coin to carry “IN GOD WE TRUST,” the two-cent piece debuted in 1864 amid wartime currency shortages. Designed by James B. Longacre and struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the short-lived denomination (1864–1873) offers a compact, highly collectible series; within it, the 1864 Small Motto is the key variety sought by specialists and variety enthusiasts.
Key details:
Date and denomination: 1864 Two Cent Piece (2C)
Variety: Small Motto (scarce, desirable first-year subtype)
Grade and color: PCGS MS65RD (full Red)
Endorsement: CAC approved
Mint: Philadelphia
Designer: James B. Longacre
Composition: Bronze (approx. 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)
Diameter/weight: 23 mm; 6.22 grams
Obverse: Shield with “IN GOD WE TRUST”
Reverse: Laurel wreath encircling 2 CENTS
Why this coin:
Rare Small Motto variety in Gem Red—difficult to match for color, originality, and grade
Premium quality verified by both PCGS and CAC
Combines historical importance, eye appeal, and scarcity ideal for type sets and variety collections
Secure this exceptional 1864 Small Motto Two Cent Piece to elevate your collection with true Civil War history and top-tier certified quality.
