USA 2 cents Union Shield 1872
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 2 cents |
| Krause number | KM# 94 |
| Mintage | 950 |
| Metal | Copper-Tin-Zinc |
| thickness | 1.7 mm |
| diameter | 23 mm |
| weight | 6.22 g |
Obverse:
Coat of arms
Creators:
James Barton Longacre
IN GOD WE TRUST
Reverse:
Wreath
Creators:
James Barton Longacre
2 CENTS
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The total reported mintage of proof 1872 two-cent pieces includes an additional 198 coins struck for sale within the minor proof sets. This date seems to have survived in greater numbers than some of the earlier ones, perhaps because the rarity of currency strikes prompted their preservation.Read More
