Description:
Offered here is a raw 1869 Two Cent Piece, a tougher late-date issue from this short-lived U.S. denomination. With honest circulation wear and full, readable legends, this piece remains highly collectible as one of the final years in the series. The coin features the prominent “IN GOD WE TRUST” motto and the bold shield design created by James B. Longacre.
Specifications:
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Denomination: Two Cents
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Year of Issue: 1869
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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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Scarcer late-date issue with lower mintage than earlier years
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Readable date, shield, and full “IN GOD WE TRUST” motto
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A solid addition to any U.S. type set or 19th-century copper collection
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Designed by James B. Longacre, a prominent U.S. Mint engraver
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Excellent example of post-Civil War coinage and religious symbolism
Historical Note:
By 1869, the Two Cent Piece was nearing the end of its run, with diminishing public use and shrinking mintages. Just over 1.5 million were struck that year — far fewer than peak years like 1864 and 1865. The denomination was discontinued just four years later in 1873.
Despite its short lifespan, the Two Cent series holds historical significance for introducing the phrase “IN GOD WE TRUST” to American coinage. The 1869 issue is especially attractive to collectors seeking harder-to-find dates in circulated condition.
Building a date set or Civil War-era type collection? This 1869 issue adds value, history, and scarcity to your lineup
