The 1864 Two-Cent Piece is a Civil War-era bronze coin struck at the Philadelphia Mint.
Condition & Photos
Brown surfaces with substantial wear and visible surface marks. No numerical grade is assigned. A slight reverse die rotation is illustrated by the alignment marks on the holder. The degree of rotation is unspecified. Large Motto versus Small Motto attribution is not established in this listing.
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Designed by James Barton Longacre, it features a shield and branches on the obverse and the denomination within a wreath on the reverse.
Coin Details
- Year: 1864
- Mint: Philadelphia
- Denomination: 2 Cents
- Composition: Bronze
- Designer: James Barton Longacre
- SKU: C0001
Collector Significance
The two-cent denomination offers a distinctive addition to a U.S. type collection, alongside more familiar cents, nickels, and silver coins.