1868 2C, RD (Regular Strike)

Series: Shield Two Cents 1864-1872

PCGS MS67RD

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PCGS MS66+RD

PCGS MS66RD

PCGS #:: 3599

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 23.00 millimeters

Weight:: 6.22 grams

Mintage:: 2,803,750

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Bronze

Auction Record:: $37,200 • MS66RD • 02-25-2021 • Heritage Auctions

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1868 2C, BN
1868 2C, RB
1868 2C, RD

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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.
All Grades	175	R-7.2	6 / 11	6 / 11
60 or Better	175	R-7.2	6 / 11	6 / 11
65 or Better	80	R-8.2	6 / 11	6 / 11

Survival Estimate
All Grades	175
60 or Better	175
65 or Better	80

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-7.2
60 or Better	R-7.2
65 or Better	R-8.2

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	6 / 11
60 or Better	6 / 11
65 or Better	6 / 11

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	6 / 11
60 or Better	6 / 11
65 or Better	6 / 11

Condition Census What Is This?

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
7	MS65RD PCGS grade
7	MS65RD PCGS grade
7	MS65RD PCGS grade
7	MS65RD 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

#7 MS65RD PCGS grade

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