USA 2 cents Union Shield 1864
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 2 cents |
| Krause number | KM# 94 |
| Mintage | 100 |
| 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
Though overshadowed by the extreme rarity of the Small Motto proofs, this issue is also a bit elusive. It must have been rare in its own time, as restrikes were coined a few years later from a hub not used before 1870. Fully red gems are very rare.Read More
