1866 Civil War Era Two Cent 2¢ Piece Copper Type Coin - KM #94

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1866 Civil War Era Two Cent 2¢ Piece Copper Type Coin - KM #94
1866 Civil War Era Two Cent 2¢ Piece Copper Type Coin - KM #94
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Here is an excellent opportunity for the budding numismatist or veteran collector.
TWO CENTS
were issued from 1864 to 1873 and mintages declined steadily each year. The obverse of the
TWO CENTS
denomination features a shield with a pair of arrows crossed behind, dangles of leaves and berries on both sides, a scroll with
IN GOD WE TRUST
above, and the date below. The reverse shows the denomination
2 CENTS
within a wreath, all surrounded by the legend
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
. Scans tend to dull the look but coin has visible date and some detail. We have provided pictures that can be enlarged for more detail, so view them, judge for yourself and then bid accordingly. We also have a number of auctions running at the same time and will combine shipping for multiple purchases when practical. Please email all questions before bidding.
TWO CENT PIECE
Designer: James Barton Longacre • Diameter: 23 Millimeters • Weight: 6.2 Grams • Composition: Copper 95% - Other 5% • Edge: Plain • Mintmark: None as all
TWO CENTS
were struck at the Philadelphia, PA Mint
.
The United States
TWO CENTS
is an unusual denomination that first appeared in 1864, during a period of coin shortages caused by the
CIVIL WAR
. Attempts to introduce the
TWO CENTS
denomination occurred in 1806 and 1836, but both efforts failed due to technical considerations. In 1863, Mint officials revived the idea of a
TWO CENTS
coin simultaneous with their plans to reduce the weight and metal content of the bulky,
COPPER
-
NICKEL
INDIAN HEAD CENT
. Apparently, the Mint noticed the success of the privately issued
CIVIL WAR
tokens of One Cent size on thinner, pure
COPPER PLANCHETS
, and realized that the public was now ready to accept what were essentially underweight coppers. In 1864, the Mint effectively destroyed the market for
CIVIL WAR
tokens by issuing almost forty million
INDIAN HEAD CENTS
on
COPPER PLANCHETS
and nearly twenty million of the new
TWO CENTS
at exactly double the weight of the One Cent coins.
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