| Added by |
 Bart Perdieus
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| In personal collections | 6 |
| General Description | The two-cent coin was produced in the United States from 1864-1873 with decreasing mintages throughout that time. The two-cent piece was made of 95% copper with tin and zinc making up the remainder. It was very slightly smaller than a modern U.S. quarter. The 2-cent coin was the first to bear the familiar US coin motto “In God We Trust.” The 1864 Large Motto 2-cent coin is the most commonly encountered date, and there are numerous date varieties to be collected including the 1865/4 and 1869/8 over dates, and a Large and Small Motto with the SM Motto being most rare. |
| Obv. Description | A shield with a ribbon over it bearing the motto, IN GOD WE TRUST. Behind the shield are two arrows, and a branch with leaves (most likely an olive branch). |
| Rev. Description | A wreath made up of several different plant components surrounding the words 2 CENTS. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surround the wreath. |
| Catalog code | KM#94 |
| Mintage | 19,847,500 |
| Diameter | 23.00 mm |
| Weight | 6.2200 g |
| Material | Copper-Zinc |
| Orientation | Coin |
| Mint | United States of America - Philadelphia (P) |
| Edge Type | plain |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
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Catalog prices *what it means? |
F $20.00 VF $27.50 XF $42.50 UNC $84.00 |
