1872 Two Cent
- Denomination
- Two Cent
- Mint
- P (Philadelphia)
- Composition
- 95% copper
- Mintage
- 65,000
This page has imported grade-level guide data and is ready for normal collector comparison.
| Grade | Quality | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good | $100 |
| VG-8 | Very Good | $140 |
| F-12 | Fine | $185 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine | $275 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine | $450 |
| MS-62 | Mint State | $1,100 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated | $2,000 |
| MS-65 | Gem Uncirculated | $7,500 |
Estimates from published guides and recent sold data. Grade is everything. Verify before you buy.
What is the 1872 Two Cent worth?
Current guide estimates on this page range from $100 to $7,500 depending on grade.
Why does grade matter for the 1872 Two Cent?
Coin value can change sharply by condition. Use the grade ladder and price-by-grade table before relying on any single headline estimate.
Does melt value affect the 1872 Two Cent?
This page does not show a meaningful melt floor for this coin, but silver and gold issues can have metal value that affects lower-grade outcomes.
- Minted
- 1872
- Denomination
- Two Cent
- Composition
- 95% copper
- Mintage
- 65,000
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