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1864-1872 2 Cent Piece VG-F
Item #
224197
Out of Stock
Get Your Two Cents Worth!
First minted in 1864 as the Civil War raged, the Two Cent Piece was one of the shortest-lived denominations in U.S. coinage history. It lasted only ten years! It's gone down in history not only because of its odd denomination, but also because it was the first U.S. regular issue coin to carry the motto "In God We Trust." Now, the motto is on all our coins! We located a small number in collector grade Very Good to Fine condition. Don't miss your chance to add this genuine piece of American Civil War history to your collection!
1 coin from 1864-1872 (Date Our Choice)
| Availability | Out of Stock |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | (Date Our Choice) |
| Country | United States |
| Composition | Copper |
| Purity | Mixed |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Grade | F, VG |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 0.02 |
| Currency Type | Dollar |
| Mint Name | Philadelphia - P |
| Coin Weight | 6.22 Grams - g |
| Dimensions | 23mm |
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A Brief History of the American Cent
Posted On: May 20, 2019|Posted In: U.S. Coin ArticlesBy Louis Golino As the lowest denomination circulating coin issued, the cent, which is the proper numismatic term for coins that many call pennies, was the first coin (along with half cents) struck by the U.S. Mint beginning in 1793. Made using hand-engraved dies, those first cents, as well as all the other types issued until 1857, are known as large cents and have a diameter similar to that of…