USA 2 cents Union Shield 1865
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 2 cents |
| Krause number | KM# 94 |
| Mintage | 500 |
| 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 proofs of this date are all of the Plain 5 variety, suggesting that this date style preceded the Fancy 5. Gems are very scarce, with fully red pieces being quite rare. The streaky toning seen on the illustrated example is all too common and helps to explain the rarity of pristine survivors.Read More
