2 Cents "Union Shield" , United States

1864-1873

Obverse

Reverse

Coin Details

Obverse

Description:

Shield in a wreath and the United States motto

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

IN GOD WE TRUST 1871

Engravers:

James Barton Longacre

Reverse

Description:

Face value in a wheat ears wreath and country name

Script:

Latin

Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2 CENTS

Engravers:

James Barton Longacre

Specifications

Weight6.22g
Diameter23mm
Thickness1.8mm
CompositionBronze (95% Cu, 5% Sn and Zn)
Orientationcoin
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Value2 Cents

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