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Minted in 1864, during the U.S. civil war, it was the first
U.S. coin to display the phrase “In God We Trust” It is
estimated that just 12-15 examples exist in all grades combined
| Minted - | 1864 - 1873 |
| Weight - | 6.22 Grams |
| Diameter - | 23.0 mm |
| Edge Type - | Plain |
| Mints - | Philadelphia |
| Composition - | 0.950 copper, 0.050 tin and zinc |
| Designer - | James B. Longacre |
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1864 Two-Cent Piece
... inexpensive alloy of copper and tin was introduced in 1864. To meet the
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... The first US coin to display the phrase “In God We Trust” was the Two
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... Qtr in VG condition. It was only 2.5 inches deep! By far the best find of
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1864 Two Cent Piece
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Two-cent
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ACT TO AUTHORIZE COINAGE OF A TWO-CENT PIECE APRIL 22, 1864 An act in amendment
of an act entitled "An act relating to foreign coins and the coinage of
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Two-Cent
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... Starved for coinage of any kind, Americans readily embraced the two-cent
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Free State Coin and Jewelry. 1849 - 1864 Two Cent Piece MS-64RB.
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Your Two Cents Worth
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