The Two Cent Piece is one of the short-lived, odd denominations of the American monetary system.
Two-Cent Piece (1864-1873)
Coin Specifications:
Strike Type: Business
Denomination: .02
Composition: Copper
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Description:
Offered here is a raw 1867 Two Cent Piece, a well-circulated example from one of America’s shortest-lived and most historically significant coin series. This late-date issue displays visible legends and bold central devices, making it a solid addition for collectors of U.S. type coins, 19th-century copper, or Civil War-era numismatics.
Specifications:
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Denomination: Two Cents
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Year of Issue: 1867
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Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
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Series: Two Cent Piece (1864–1873)
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Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
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Diameter: 23.0 mm
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Weight: 6.22 grams
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Grade: Raw – Circulated
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Certification: Not certified
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Holder: Supplied in archival 2x2 flip
Highlights:
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Genuine 1867 Two Cent Piece – late-date issue from a fading denomination
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Features the historic “IN GOD WE TRUST” motto — first introduced on this coin series
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Circulated condition with visible detail and natural brown surfaces
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Designed by James B. Longacre, a staple of 19th-century U.S. coinage
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Great budget-friendly type coin for collectors of early American copper
Historical Note:
The Two Cent Piece, first issued in 1864, was America’s first coin to feature the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST.”Introduced during the Civil War and struck only through 1873, it filled a temporary need for small change when coin hoarding was widespread.
By 1867, public demand had diminished and mintages dropped accordingly. The series was quietly discontinued a few years later, making later-date issues like this one important for building complete sets or rounding out type collections.
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Mintage: 2,938,750
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