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U.S. Mint's Shortest-Lived Denomination?
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Country:
U.S.A. |
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Date:
1864 - 1873 |
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Metal:
Copper |
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Purity:
0.95 |
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Denomination:
2
Cents |
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Weight:
6.22 g |
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Diameter:
23 mm |
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Condition:
Circulated |
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Obverse:
Shield surrounded by leaves, "In God We Trust", date |
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Reverse:
"United States of America", wreath, denomination |
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| The 2-Cent piece was one of the shortest-lived denominations in U.S. coin history - only struck for 10 years! This Civil War relic was born after an 1864 Congressional Act altered the single cent's composition and weight. Each 1860s 2-Cent piece is struck in .950 copper and comes to you in Good to Very Good condition. |
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