Diameter: 23 mm
Mintage: 65,000
Weight: 6.22 grams (96 grains)
Metal: Bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)
Edge: Plain
Designer: James B. Longacre
Category: Two Cent Pieces
The 1872 was the last two-cent piece struck for general circulation, with a tiny business-strike mintage of just 65,000. It is a key date of the series and genuinely scarce in all grades, especially so with original mint color.
What’s It Worth?
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