Description: Up for sale is my 1864 "Union Shield" Two Cents Large Coin. Please examine photo's carefully as this is the coin that you will be receiving. This coin was minted 160 years ago. Will make an excellent addition to anyone's coin collection. Own a piece of U.S. history! Thank you for viewing this coin.2 Cents "Union Shield" FeaturesIssuerUnited States PeriodFederal Republic (1776 - Date)TypeStandard Circulation Coin Years1864-1873 Value2 Cents (0.02 USD)CurrencyDollar (1785-date)CompositionBronze (95% Cu, 5% Sn and Zn)Weight6.22 gDiameter23 mmThickness1.8 mmShapeRoundTechniqueMilledOrientationCoin Alignment ↑↓NumberN#2296ReferencesKM# 94 ObverseShield in a wreath and the United States mottoScript: Latin Lettering: IN GOD WE TRUST 1871Engraver: James Barton LongacreReverseFace value in a wheat ears wreath and country nameScript: Latin Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2 CENTSEngraver: James Barton LongacreEdgePlainMintUnited States Mint Of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)CommentsThe standard weight of this coin was 96 grains, twice the weight of the bronze 1 cent. The 1864 two-cent piece was the first United States coin to carry the motto, "In God We Trust". The two distinct "5" on the 1865 coin: DateMintageGVGFVFXFAUUNCFrequency1864 19 847 500 54%large motto; mintage includes small motto1864 1000.6%large motto; Proof1864 4%small motto1864 0.3%small motto; Proof1865 13 640 000 41%Fancy 5 or plain 51865 5000.6%Proof1866 3 177 000 15%1866 7250.4%Proof1867 2 938 750 12%1867 0.3%Double die obverse1867 6250.4%Proof1868 2 803 750 13%1868 6000.3%Proof1869 1 546 500 8%1869 0.2%Double die obverse1869 6000.3%Proof1870 861 250 5%1870 1 0000.3%Proof1871 721 250 4%1871 9600.4%Proof1872 65 0001.0%(fr) Très rare1872 9500.3%Proof1873 6000.3%Normal 3; Proof1873 5000.4%Open 3; Proof
Price: 24.99 USD
Location: Lake Worth, Florida
End Time: 2024-12-10T17:51:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Denomination: 2C
Composition: Bronze
Year: 1864
Color: N/A
Strike Type: Business
Fineness: N/A
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: 94
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Certification: Uncertified
