1868 Two-Cent Piece — Philadelphia Mint
1868 Two-Cent Piece — Philadelphia Mint
Own a fascinating piece of 19th-century American numismatic history with this 1868 Two-Cent Piece, struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the Reconstruction era following the American Civil War.
First introduced in 1864, the Two-Cent Piece was produced during a period of significant change in American coinage. Designed by James B. Longacre, the series remained in production through 1873 and is especially notable for being the first United States coin to feature the national motto IN GOD WE TRUST.
The obverse displays a prominent Union shield decorated with horizontal and vertical stripes, crossed arrows, and a flowing ribbon bearing the inscription IN GOD WE TRUST. The date 1868 appears beneath the shield.
The reverse features a large numeral 2 surrounded by a wreath of wheat, with the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA encircling the design and the word CENTS positioned beneath the numeral.
Struck in bronze, the 1868 Two-Cent Piece is an appealing collectible for its unusual denomination, distinctive Civil War-era design, and important place in the history of American coinage. Its relatively short production period makes the series particularly interesting to collectors of obsolete United States denominations.
Product Details
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Denomination: Two Cents ($0.02 USD)
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Year: 1868
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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: 2,803,750
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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 1868 Two-Cent Piece. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.