United States 1867 2 cents

This type, struck 1864-73 in large quantities, is available in all grades. The denomination was initially popular but as bronze cents became readily available and the nickel five cents was introduced in 1866, it became superfluous and mintages dwindled. The two cent piece was the first United States coin to bear the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST." This double die obverse receives a substantial premium.

Recorded mintage: 2,938,750.

Specification: 6.33 g, bronze, 23 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 94.

Sources:

• Alexander, David T., Coin World Comprehensive Catalog & Encyclopedia of United States Coins, Sidney, OH: Amos Press, 1995.
• Breen, Walter H., Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U. S. and Colonial Coins, New York: Doubleday, 1987.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Yeoman, R. S., and Kenneth Bressett (ed.), A Guide Book of United States Coins, 65th Ed., Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, 2011.

Link to:

• 1864 2 cents
• 1867 silver 3 cents
• 1867 5 cents without rays
• 1867 quarter
• 1867 silver dollar
• 1868 2 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1867
• return to United States Two Cents (1864-1873)