The United States Two Cents coin is an unusual denomination that first appeared in 1864, during a period of coin shortages caused by the Civil War. Attempts to introduce the Two Cents denomination occurred in 1806 and 1836, but both efforts failed due to technical considerations. In 1863, Mint officials revived the idea of a Two Cents Coin simultaneous with their plans to reduce the weight and metal content of the bulky, Copper-Nickel Indian Head Cent. Apparently, the Mint noticed the success of the privately issued Civil War tokens of One Cent size (on thinner, pure copper planchets) and realized that the public was now ready to accept what were essentially underweight coppers. In 1864, the Mint effectively destroyed the market for Civil War tokens by issuing almost forty million Indian Cents on copper planchets and nearly twenty million of the new Two Cents (at exactly double the weight of the One Cent coins).

The obverse of the Two Cents denomination features a shield with a pair of arrows crossed behind, dangles of leaves and berries on both sides, a scroll with "IN GOD WE TRUST" above, and the date below. The reverse shows the denomination "2 CENTS" within a wreath, all surrounded by the legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".
Mint Error: No Date 2c PCGS MS65 BN (Full Brockage Obve


Mint Error: No Date 2c PCGS MS65 BN (Full Brockage Obve

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1864 TWO CENT 2c MS66 NGC SMALL MOTTO !!!


1864 TWO CENT 2c MS66 NGC SMALL MOTTO !!!

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1873 2c PCGS CAC Proof 65 RB (Closed 3)


1873 2c PCGS CAC Proof 65 RB (Closed 3)

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1873 Closed Three 2C NGC Proof 65 Red Brown Two Cent


1873 Closed Three 2C NGC Proof 65 Red Brown Two Cent

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1864 2C


1864 2C

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1872 NGC PF66RB Two Cent Piece Monster Rainbow Toned


1872 NGC PF66RB Two Cent Piece Monster Rainbow Toned

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1864 TWO CENT MS65 NGC Small Motto !!!


1864 TWO CENT MS65 NGC Small Motto !!!

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NGC Proof 66 1872 Two 2 Cent Piece PCGS Guide $4000


NGC Proof 66 1872 Two 2 Cent Piece PCGS Guide $4000

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CAC 1865 Two Cent Piece PCGS MS65 Red "WOW"


CAC 1865 Two Cent Piece PCGS MS65 Red "WOW"

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NGC Proof 66 1872 Two 2 Cent Piece Nice Rainbow Colors


NGC Proof 66 1872 Two 2 Cent Piece Nice Rainbow Colors

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359 US 2 Cent Pieces.Well Circulated. readable dates.


359 US 2 Cent Pieces.Well Circulated. readable dates.

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1867 TWO CENT 2c PF65+ RB NGC ~ CAC ~


1867 TWO CENT 2c PF65+ RB NGC ~ CAC ~

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1865 RED Two Cent PCGS MS65RD 2C Lusterous RED Gem!


1865 RED Two Cent PCGS MS65RD 2C Lusterous RED Gem!

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PCGS MS65 RD 1864 LM TWO CENT PIECE RATTLER HOLDER!!


PCGS MS65 RD 1864 LM TWO CENT PIECE RATTLER HOLDER!!

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1872 NGC PROOF 66 TWO CENT PIECE RAINBOW TONED L@@k....


1872 NGC PROOF 66 TWO CENT PIECE RAINBOW TONED L@@k....

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1864 Small Motto Two Cent Piece PCGS AU50


1864 Small Motto Two Cent Piece PCGS AU50

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1872 PCGS XF-40 Two Cent Piece --- Excellent Key Date


1872 PCGS XF-40 Two Cent Piece --- Excellent Key Date

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1865 2c NGC MS66 RB


1865 2c NGC MS66 RB

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PCGS Proof 63 OGH 1872 Two 2 Cent Piece Key Date


PCGS Proof 63 OGH 1872 Two 2 Cent Piece Key Date

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1872 Two Cent Piece KEY Date VF Very Fine Sharp!


1872 Two Cent Piece KEY Date VF Very Fine Sharp!

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1864 Two Cent PCGS MS-63 FS-901 Indian Cent Die Clash!


1864 Two Cent PCGS MS-63 FS-901 Indian Cent Die Clash!

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1872 Two Cent KEY Date VF Very Extra Fine! Sharp!


1872 Two Cent KEY Date VF Very Extra Fine! Sharp!

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1864 2C LARGE MOTTO TWO CENT PCGS MS65RB CAC PQ


1864 2C LARGE MOTTO TWO CENT PCGS MS65RB CAC PQ

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PCGS Proof 64RB 1870 Two 2 Cent Piece


PCGS Proof 64RB 1870 Two 2 Cent Piece

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1874-P Arrows Dime SELECT BU 3A-10


1874-P Arrows Dime SELECT BU 3A-10

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1865 TWO CENTS PIECE PCGS MS 64 RB OGH REVERSE DOUBLING


1865 TWO CENTS PIECE PCGS MS 64 RB OGH REVERSE DOUBLING

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RARE 1864 1864 LG MOTTO 2 CENT PIECE NGC UNC. VP-004


RARE 1864 1864 LG MOTTO 2 CENT PIECE NGC UNC. VP-004

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1868 2c MS64 RB


1868 2c MS64 RB

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1853 Large Cent BROADSTRIKE BORDERLINE UNC. ZM-3


1853 Large Cent BROADSTRIKE BORDERLINE UNC. ZM-3

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1867 Two Cent -Rare "DOUBLE DIE" Var.-Nice Looking Coin


1867 Two Cent -Rare "DOUBLE DIE" Var.-Nice Looking Coin

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1867 DOUBLE DIE OBVERSE TWO CENT ANACS VF20


1867 DOUBLE DIE OBVERSE TWO CENT ANACS VF20

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1864 MINT ERROR PCGS MS64RB TWO CENT PIECEs 180 ROTATED


1864 MINT ERROR PCGS MS64RB TWO CENT PIECEs 180 ROTATED

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1872 TWO CENT 2c F12 ICG !!!


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1864 TWO CENTS PIECE CHOICE* NGC MS 65 RED BROWN BEAUTY


1864 TWO CENTS PIECE CHOICE* NGC MS 65 RED BROWN BEAUTY

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1865 2c GEM UNCIRCULATED Beautifully toned


1865 2c GEM UNCIRCULATED Beautifully toned

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1872 VG F SHIELD TWO CENT ID#B882


1872 VG F SHIELD TWO CENT ID#B882

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1864 TWO CENT 2c VF20 PCGS Small Motto FS-401 !!!


1864 TWO CENT 2c VF20 PCGS Small Motto FS-401 !!!

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1865 2¢ CENT PIECE CIVIL WAR NGC 65RB SEE AD BELOW(ROP+


1865 2¢ CENT PIECE CIVIL WAR NGC 65RB SEE AD BELOW(ROP+

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1872 TWO CENT PIECE NICE FINE TAKE A LOOK *VERY RARE*


1872 TWO CENT PIECE NICE FINE TAKE A LOOK *VERY RARE*

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1872 TWO CENT PIECE NICE VG FINE *VERY RARE*


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1864 TWO CENT PIECE SMALL MOTTO VERY RARE! VF XF LOOK


1864 TWO CENT PIECE SMALL MOTTO VERY RARE! VF XF LOOK

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1866 Proof Two Cent Piece GEM BN PROOF - SUPERB COIN!!!


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1964 2 cent, NGC MS65RB


1964 2 cent, NGC MS65RB

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1865 2C PCGS MS 65 Red Brown Two Cent Piece


1865 2C PCGS MS 65 Red Brown Two Cent Piece

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1839 Bust Half VERY NICE AU+ 18A-4


1839 Bust Half VERY NICE AU+ 18A-4

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1872 TWO CENT 2c G06 PCGS !!!


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1865 Two Cent with RPD Gem BU FS #2C-002.3 ULTRA RARE!!


1865 Two Cent with RPD Gem BU FS #2C-002.3 ULTRA RARE!!

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SUPER 1864 Large Motto Two Cent MS65BN


SUPER 1864 Large Motto Two Cent MS65BN

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1865, PCGS MS-65 BN, TWO CENT PIECE, **NICE COIN


1865, PCGS MS-65 BN, TWO CENT PIECE, **NICE COIN

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1872 GOOD TWO CENT SHEILD ID#J603


1872 GOOD TWO CENT SHEILD ID#J603

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1872 GOOD SHIELD TWO CENT ID#I349


1872 GOOD SHIELD TWO CENT ID#I349

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1872 Two Cent Piece


1872 Two Cent Piece

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1872 2 CENT CERTIFIED PCGS AG03 LOWBALL


1872 2 CENT CERTIFIED PCGS AG03 LOWBALL

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1864 Two Cent Piece - Rev clash with Indian cent die


1864 Two Cent Piece - Rev clash with Indian cent die

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1964 Lg. Motto Two Cent Piece GEM BU with NICE COLOR!!


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1864 TWO CENT 2c F12 PCGS Small Motto !!!


1864 TWO CENT 2c F12 PCGS Small Motto !!!

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1864 2 Cent Piece Mint State ++++ Red Brown


1864 2 Cent Piece Mint State ++++ Red Brown

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1864 Two Cent PCGS MS-64RB! Attractive, Red-Brown!


1864 Two Cent PCGS MS-64RB! Attractive, Red-Brown!

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1865 Two Cent PCGS MS-64RB! Attractive, Red-Brown!


1865 Two Cent PCGS MS-64RB! Attractive, Red-Brown!

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1864 LM Two Cent Piece GEM BU+RB SO NICE & ORIGINAL!!


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1865 Fancy 5 2 Cent Superb Gem+ RB 13A-15


1865 Fancy 5 2 Cent Superb Gem+ RB 13A-15

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1867 Two Cent Piece Uncirculated Gem Mintstate Red


1867 Two Cent Piece Uncirculated Gem Mintstate Red

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1872 TWO CENT 2c AG03 PCGS !!!


1872 TWO CENT 2c AG03 PCGS !!!

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1864 2 cent, NGC MS65BN


1864 2 cent, NGC MS65BN

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1864 TWO 2 CENT PIECE NICE SMALL MOTTO VG FINE *RARE*


1864 TWO 2 CENT PIECE NICE SMALL MOTTO VG FINE *RARE*

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1864 TWO CENT PIECE SMALL MOTTO VERY RARE PCGS VG-8 WOW


1864 TWO CENT PIECE SMALL MOTTO VERY RARE PCGS VG-8 WOW

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1864 SMALL MOTTO TWO CENT PIECE SOLID FINE


1864 SMALL MOTTO TWO CENT PIECE SOLID FINE

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1864 TWO CENT PIECE SMALL MOTTO VERY RARE! VG FINE LOOK


1864 TWO CENT PIECE SMALL MOTTO VERY RARE! VG FINE LOOK

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1864 TWO CENT 2c VG10 PCGS Small Motto !!!


1864 TWO CENT 2c VG10 PCGS Small Motto !!!

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1865 Two Cent Piece Coin Certified MS 65 BN by NGC


1865 Two Cent Piece Coin Certified MS 65 BN by NGC

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1864 Small Motto Two cent VG F


1864 Small Motto Two cent VG F

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1866 Two Cent Piece Uncirculated Gem Mintstate+++


1866 Two Cent Piece Uncirculated Gem Mintstate+++

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1864 TWO CENT PIECE SMALL MOTTO VERY RARE! VG LOOK


1864 TWO CENT PIECE SMALL MOTTO VERY RARE! VG LOOK

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1869 Two Cent Piece "PROOF" SUPERB GEM PF ** IMPRESSIVE


1869 Two Cent Piece "PROOF" SUPERB GEM PF ** IMPRESSIVE

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1926-S RED UNC LINCOLN PENNY ID#I404


1926-S RED UNC LINCOLN PENNY ID#I404

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1864 Small Motto Two Cent Piece


1864 Small Motto Two Cent Piece

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1864 2C Piece Lg Motto MS60 5.89 Rare Tapered Planchet


1864 2C Piece Lg Motto MS60 5.89 Rare Tapered Planchet

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1865 1865 ERROR FS 002.7 CHBU Repunched DT 2 Cent Coin


1865 1865 ERROR FS 002.7 CHBU Repunched DT 2 Cent Coin

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