Product Details:
Struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the American Civil War, this 1864 Two-Cent Piece 2C marks the inaugural year of the short-lived denomination and the historic debut of the national motto IN GOD WE TRUST on circulating U.S. coinage. Designed by James B. Longacre, the obverse features a Union shield flanked by laurel branches and crossed arrows, crowned by an unfurled ribbon bearing the Large Motto lettering, with the date 1864 below. The reverse displays an open wheat wreath encircling the numeral 2 and CENTS, surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Certified Mint State 65 Brown by CAC Grading (CACG) with the WitterBrick pedigree, this gem uncirculated Civil War issue features exceptional strike definition, rich satiny chocolate-brown surfaces, and notable eye appeal, accompanied by the hand-signed reverse label of CAC Grading co-founder Seth Chandler.
Product Features:
Inaugural first-year issue of the historic Two-Cent denomination struck in 1864.
Certified Mint State 65 Brown (MS65BN) by CAC Grading (CACG).
Desirable Large Motto variety showcasing bold lettering on the obverse ribbon.
Features the exclusive WitterBrick provenance and a reverse label hand-signed by Seth Chandler.
Historic coin type representing the initial appearance of IN GOD WE TRUST on U.S. coinage.
Obverse: Depicts the federal shield with crossed arrows and wreath under the banner IN GOD WE TRUST, dated 1864.
Reverse: Showcases 2 CENTS framed within an open wheat wreath, encircled by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Preserved in CAC Grading's archival holder featuring the official green security seal.
You will receive the coin pictured. You are purchasing an 1864 Large Motto Two-Cent Piece 2C CACG MS65BN.
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