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The United States Two Cent Piece, produced from 1864 to 1873, holds a singular distinction in American numismatic history as the first U.S. coin to bear the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” a phrase that would go on to become a permanent fixture on American currency. Despite its brief ten-year production run, the series offers collectors an accessible and historically rich pursuit, with a manageable date set that spans both common issues and a handful of notable rarities. This 1865 specimen comes from the end of the American Civil War and features a BN designation. Now, 1865 Two Cent Piece Coins in certified condition are available online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
These 1865 Two Cent Piece Coins are Mint State 63 specimens with a BN (Brown) designation. The BN designation refers to the copper color of the coin, with a BN specimen showcasing less than 5% of its original copper-red coloration. MS63 coins typically maintain a rather attractive eye appeal with numerous small contact marks, a few scattered heavy marks, and small hairlines that are visible without magnification.
In the obverse of the 1865 Two Cent Piece, James B. Longacre’s artwork features a bold heraldic shield at its center, topped by a crossed bundle of arrows and draped with a banner bearing the historic inscription “IN GOD WE TRUST,” the first appearance of that motto on any United States coin.
For the reverse of 1865 Two Cent Piece Coins, the design displays a simple yet dignified design, with the denomination “2 CENTS” enclosed within a decorative wreath of wheat and crops, surrounded by the inscription “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.” The result is a coin whose design language is both patriotic and purposeful, reflecting the civic values and aesthetic sensibilities of Civil War-era America.
The 1865 Two Cent Piece was struck during the final months of the Civil War, a period of momentous national consequence that lends the coin an evocative historical weight. Produced at the Philadelphia Mint in substantial numbers, the 1865 issue is among the more available dates in the series, making it an appealing choice for collectors seeking a well-struck, historically significant example without the premium associated with the series’ scarcer dates. The coin was struck in a bronze alloy of 95% copper, 5% tin, and zinc.
JM Bullion customer service can help you buy copper coins at 800-276-6508. We are also available online through our web chat and email address.
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The United States Two Cent Piece, produced from 1864 to 1873, holds a singular distinction in American numismatic history as the first U.S. coin to bear the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” a phrase that would go on to become a permanent fixture on American currency. Despite its brief ten-year production run, the series offers collectors an accessible and historically rich pursuit, with a manageable date set that spans both common issues and a handful of notable rarities. This 1865 specimen comes from the end of the American Civil War and features a BN designation. Now, 1865 Two Cent Piece Coins in certified condition are available online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
These 1865 Two Cent Piece Coins are Mint State 63 specimens with a BN (Brown) designation. The BN designation refers to the copper color of the coin, with a BN specimen showcasing less than 5% of its original copper-red coloration. MS63 coins typically maintain a rather attractive eye appeal with numerous small contact marks, a few scattered heavy marks, and small hairlines that are visible without magnification.
In the obverse of the 1865 Two Cent Piece, James B. Longacre’s artwork features a bold heraldic shield at its center, topped by a crossed bundle of arrows and draped with a banner bearing the historic inscription “IN GOD WE TRUST,” the first appearance of that motto on any United States coin.
For the reverse of 1865 Two Cent Piece Coins, the design displays a simple yet dignified design, with the denomination “2 CENTS” enclosed within a decorative wreath of wheat and crops, surrounded by the inscription “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.” The result is a coin whose design language is both patriotic and purposeful, reflecting the civic values and aesthetic sensibilities of Civil War-era America.
The 1865 Two Cent Piece was struck during the final months of the Civil War, a period of momentous national consequence that lends the coin an evocative historical weight. Produced at the Philadelphia Mint in substantial numbers, the 1865 issue is among the more available dates in the series, making it an appealing choice for collectors seeking a well-struck, historically significant example without the premium associated with the series’ scarcer dates. The coin was struck in a bronze alloy of 95% copper, 5% tin, and zinc.
JM Bullion customer service can help you buy copper coins at 800-276-6508. We are also available online through our web chat and email address.
