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
Description:
Offered here is a raw 1867 Two Cent Piece in Very Fine (VF) condition, featuring two notable die characteristics: a die crack running through the word “UNITED” and an incomplete “D” in “UNITED.” These visual markers indicate advanced die wear and add significant interest for collectors of U.S. mint varieties and anomalies. With sharp central detail, full legends, and pleasing circulated surfaces, this piece is both collectible and affordable.
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 – Very Fine (VF)
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Certification: Not certified
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Holder: Supplied in archival 2x2 flip
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Variety Attributes: Die crack through “UNITED”, Incomplete “D” in “UNITED”
Highlights:
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VF (Very Fine) detail – sharp legends and shield lines with light even wear
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Die crack visible across the word “UNITED”, indicating late-stage die use
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Incomplete “D” in “UNITED” – likely due to clogged or failing die
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Features “IN GOD WE TRUST” – introduced on this denomination in 1864
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Excellent example for collectors of die varieties, errors, or late-die state coins
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A post-war issue from a rapidly declining denomination
Historical Note:
The 1867 Two Cent Piece comes from the final years of the series, when usage and mintage were both in decline. Introduced during the Civil War, the denomination was the first to feature the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” and played a brief but meaningful role in U.S. coinage history.
This example offers added interest due to a die crack that runs through “UNITED” and an incomplete “D”, both of which reflect minting conditions of the time. Such anomalies, while minor compared to full errors, are actively collected and help tell the story of the coin’s production life.
Interested in other late-die state varieties or Two Cent errors? Contact us or browse our expanding inventory of early U.S. copper coins.
Composition: Copper
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 2,938,750
"Die Crack thru United" "Incomplete D in United"
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