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1864 TWO CENT PIECE


Minted in 1864, during the U.S. civil war, it was the first U.S. coin to display the phrase “In God We Trust”   It is  estimated that just 12-15 examples exist in all grades combined

Minted -  1864 - 1873
Weight -  6.22 Grams
Diameter -  23.0 mm
Edge Type -  Plain
Mints -  Philadelphia
Composition -  0.950 copper, 0.050 tin and zinc
Designer -  James B. Longacre

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... The first US coin to display the phrase “In God We Trust” was the Two
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ACT TO AUTHORIZE COINAGE OF A TWO-CENT PIECE APRIL 22, 1864 An act in amendment
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