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The 1864 two-cent piece was the first United States coin to carry the motto, "In God We Trust". The two distinct "5" on the 1865 coin: 1867 Double Die Obverse. Harryg. 1869 Double Die Obverse. Harryg.
- United States
- Standard circulation coin
- Federal republic (1776-date)
- 1864-1873
Two Cent Pieces. Designed by: James B. Longacre. Issue Dates: 1864-1873. Composition: Bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc) Diameter: 23 mm. Weight: 6.22 grams (96 grains) Edge: Plain. Business Strike Mintage: 45,601,000. Proof Mintage: 7,500 (estimated)
The two-cent piece was produced by the Mint of the United States for circulation from 1864 to 1872 and for collectors in 1873. Designed by James B. Longacre, there were decreasing mintages each year, as other minor coins such as the nickel proved more popular. It was abolished by the Mint Act of 1873 .
- 23.00 mm
- 6.22 g
- plain
- (0.02 US dollars)
USA Coin Book. Two Cents. For Sale 178. Auctions 0. Wishlist 2 Collection 187. Two Cent Pieces (1864-1873) Designer - Engraver: James B Longacre. Metal Composition: 95% Copper - 5% Tin and Zinc. Diameter: 23 mm. Mass / Weight: 6.22 grams. How to use this chart US Coin Metal Content Values and Prices. Show people this coin: For Sale 178. Auctions 0.
The 1865 Two Cent piece is one of the most common dates of the series. Its mintage of 13,640,000 is exceeded only by the mintage of the 1864, and no other date has a mintage of more than 3.2 million pieces. This makes the 1865 a good choice as a representative example of the type.
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