1862 United States 2 Cent Note Value

The United States 2 Cent Note is a collectible note from 1862, catalogued here from 2 documented examples with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.

Public domain image (struck or printed before 1926). Click to enlarge.

1862 United States 2 Cent Note specifications

Series
United States Paper Money
Denomination
United States 2 Cent Note
Year
1862
Material
Paper

1862 United States 2 Cent Note inscriptions & design

Obverse

VERANDAH, TROY, NY WILL PAY TO BEARER TWO CENTS WHEN PRESENTED IN SUMS OF ONE OR MORE DOLLARS AT THE VERANDAH, TROY NY

2 in scroll TR and TL, food and meal items CTR.

Reverse

Measured 1862 United States 2 Cent Note specimens

2 physically measured 1862 United States 2 Cent Note examples in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.

Measured 1862 United States 2 Cent Note specimens
SpecimenWeightDiameterDie axisReferences
1862 United States 2 Cent Note #1---Criswell.not
1862 United States 2 Cent Note #2---Criswell.not

Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.