Description:
Offered here is a raw 1868 Two Cent Piece, graded Fine (F) by visual assessment. This post–Civil War example displays strong legends, partial wreath detail, and smooth brown surfaces — a solid mid-grade coin from one of the U.S. Mint’s most short-lived and symbolic series. A perfect fit for collectors building a circulated 19th-century U.S. type set or focusing on early motto coinage.
Specifications:
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Denomination: Two Cents
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Year of Issue: 1868
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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 – Fine (F)
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Certification: Not certified
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Holder: Supplied in archival 2x2 flip
Highlights:
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Fine detail with bold legends and solid shield lines
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Struck during the final years of the Two Cent series
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Features the national motto “IN GOD WE TRUST”, introduced on this denomination
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Designed by James B. Longacre – a classic of mid-19th-century U.S. coinage
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Affordable mid-grade example for collectors of historic copper and obsolete denominations
Historical Note:
The 1868 Two Cent Piece was part of a declining series introduced in 1864 during the Civil War. Its most enduring legacy is the introduction of the phrase “IN GOD WE TRUST,” which appeared for the first time on this denomination.
By 1868, public use of the Two Cent Piece was waning, and mintages were decreasing. Just under 3 million coins were struck that year — a modest total compared to earlier issues. Still, the coin remains an important link to post-war numismatics and 19th-century U.S. history.
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