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1869 Proof

Two & Three Cents · Two-Cent Pieces · 1864–1872
Key date Proof
Weight6.22 g
Diameter23 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeProof
Mintage 600
EdgePlain
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc
DesignerJames B. Longacre
Collector's Key IDCK-939

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About this coinHistory

The 1869 proof two-cent piece was struck in a mintage of approximately 600 coins. The proof production remained steady even as circulation strike mintages declined. By 1869, the proof two-cent pieces were becoming the dominant form of the denomination in the collector market, and the pattern would continue through the remaining years of the series.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1869 Proof Two-Cent Pieces were minted?
600 were struck.
What is a 1869 Proof Two-Cent Piece made of?
95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc, weighing 6.22 g.
What is the melt value of a 1869 Proof Two-Cent Piece?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1869 Proof Two-Cent Piece a key date?
Yes — the 1869 Proof Two-Cent Piece is considered a key date in the Two-Cent Pieces series and commands a strong premium.