1864 Two-Cent Piece — Civil War Era
1864 Two-Cent Piece — Civil War Era
Own a fascinating piece of American history with this 1864 Two-Cent Piece, struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the American Civil War and the inaugural year of this short-lived United States denomination.
Introduced in 1864, the Two-Cent Piece was created during a period of significant economic change when the Civil War had disrupted the circulation of traditional coinage. Designed by James B. Longacre, the coin became an important part of American numismatic history as the first circulating United States coin to feature the national motto IN GOD WE TRUST.
The obverse features a prominent Union shield with horizontal and vertical stripes, crossed arrows, and a flowing ribbon displaying the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. The date 1864 appears beneath the shield.
The reverse displays a large numeral 2 above the word CENTS, surrounded by a decorative wheat wreath and the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Struck in bronze, the 1864 Two-Cent Piece represents the beginning of a distinctive coin series that remained in production through 1873. Its Civil War origins, unusual denomination, and historic introduction of the national motto make it a desirable collectible for enthusiasts of early American coinage.
Product Details
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Denomination: Two Cents ($0.02 USD)
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Year: 1864
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Mint: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)
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Series: Two-Cent Piece (1864–1873)
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Original Mintage: 19,822,500 business strikes
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Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc
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Weight: 6.22 grams
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Diameter: 23.0 mm
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Designer: James B. Longacre
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Obverse: Union shield with crossed arrows and IN GOD WE TRUST motto
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Reverse: Large numeral 2 above CENTS, surrounded by a wheat wreath
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Edge: Plain
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Condition: See product photographs for the exact coin offered
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Quantity: One individual coin
Please Note: This listing is for one specific 1864 Two-Cent Piece. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.