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US Two Cent Pieces 1864 - 1873

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Two Cent Piece
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Two Cent Piece Specifications

Designer:

James Barton Longacre

Diameter:

23 millimeters

Content:

95% copper 5% other

Weight:

6.2 grams

Edge:

Plain
Year/ Mint MarkCirculation 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
NonePhiladelphia1793-present

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