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US Two Cent Pieces (1864-1873)

Two Cent Piece General Grading Standards
G4 Good - At least IN GOD visible.
VG8 Very Good - WE weakly visible.
F12 Fine - Complete motto visible. WE weak.
EF40 Extremely Fine - WE is bold.
AU50 About Uncirculated - Leaf tips, arrow points, and the word WE show trace of wear.
MS60 Uncirculated - No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated - Some distracting contact marks or blemishes in prime focal areas. Luster may be impaired.
1864 Two Cent Piece Obverse   1864 Two Cent Piece Reverse
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Designer: James Barton LongacreWeight: 6.2 grams
Diameter: 23 millimetersEdge: Plain
Content: 95% copper 5% other 
Year/ Mint Mark Circulation StrikesProof Strikes
1863 Pattern Only   
186419,847,500About 100
186513,640,000About 500
18663,177,000About 725
18672,938,750About 625
18682,803,750About 600
18691,546,500About 600
1870861,250About 1,000
1871721,250About 960
187265,000About 950
18730About 600

Mint Mark Legend:

There are no mintmarks on these coins, all coins were minted in Philadelphia.

Mint MarkMintDate of Operation
None Philadelphia1793-present
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