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2 Cents "Union Shield" , United States
1864-1873

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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
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Year1864 ~ 1873
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