Bronze 2 cent of the United States, Philadelphia (Pa.), 1864. 0000.999.3207

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.3207

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Obverse: IN GOD / WE / TRUST [on ribbon] | (date) - Shield with ribbon and wreath
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Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | 2 / CENTS - Value in wreath

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 6.09
    • Diameter (in mm): 23
  • Shape: Round

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 0000.999.3207
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Series: Two-Cent Pieces

Notes

  • Small motto
  • Long considered to be a proof, as per Breen's misguided die diagnostics, but now known to be an early die state of a business strike, before the die cracks appear on the reverse. (Thanks to ANS member Chriss Hoffman)

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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