1868 2C, RD MS66+ RD Certification #44259325, PCGS #3599

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Owner's Comments

Tied highest graded CAC Piece

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The 1868 Two Cent piece is similar in rarity to the 1867. The only varieties worthy of mention are a misplaced date (with a possibly 6 protruding from the denticles beneath the 6 of the date) and a possible 1868/7 overdate (subject to further confirmation).

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"Getting Your Two Cents Worth" by Kevin Flynn
"Two Cent Piece - An 1864 Attribution Guide" by Frank Leone
"Cherrypickers' Guide, Fifth Edition, Volume I" by Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton

PCGS #

3599

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

23.00 millimeters

Weight

6.22 grams

Mintage

2803750

Metal

Bronze

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Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	175	R-7.2	6 / 11	6 / 11
All Grades	175	R-7.2	6 / 11	6 / 11
60 or Better	80	R-8.2	6 / 11	6 / 11

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	175
All Grades	175
60 or Better	80

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-7.2
All Grades	R-7.2
60 or Better	R-8.2

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	6 / 11
All Grades	6 / 11
60 or Better	6 / 11

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	6 / 11
All Grades	6 / 11
60 or Better	6 / 11

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66RD PCGS grade	Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2015:210, $9,987.50 - Heritage 4/2016:3118, $23,500 - “Clackamas” Collection
1	MS66RD PCGS grade
1	MS66RD PCGS grade	“Clackamas” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66RD PCGS grade
1	MS66RD PCGS grade

#1 MS66RD PCGS grade

Legend Rare Coin Auctions 6/2015:210, $9,987.50 - Heritage 4/2016:3118, $23,500 - “Clackamas” Collection

#1 MS66RD PCGS grade

“Clackamas” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66RD PCGS grade