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SHIELD 2 CENTS (1864-1873)
Shield 2 Cents (1864-1873)
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FACTS:
The 2-cent coin was the first to bear the familiar US coin motto “In God We Trust.” The 1864 Large Motto 2-cent coin is the most commonly encountered date, and there are numerous date varieties to be collected including the 1865/4 and 1869/8 over dates, and a Large and Small Motto with the SM Motto being most rare.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Designer: James Barton Longacre
Diameter: 23 millimeters
Metal content: Copper - 95% Other - 5%
Weight: 96 grains (6.2 grams)
Edge: Plain
Mint mark: None (all Two Cents were struck at the Philadelphia Mint)
¬ Legend (United States Of America)
Cherry Picker's List:
1864 Small Motto
1864 Large Motto
1864 L.M. repunched date.
1864 L.M. Clashed with an Indian Cent obverse die.
1865 Plain 5 double die obverse
1865 Plain 5 repunched date
1865 Fancy 5 repunched date
1865 Fancy 5 misplaced date
1867 Double die obverse
1868 Misplaced date
1869 Misplaced date and Repunched date
1869 Repunched date
1869 Double die obverse
1870 Double die obverse
1870 Double die reverse
1872 Proof die double die obverse
1872 Double die
The below listed values are for the lowest starting grade. Examples that are higher in grade trade for more, and coins that cleaned, damaged or altered will trade for less.
