2 Cents, United States, 1864

Description (Brief):

One (1) 2 cent coin

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United States, 1864

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Obverse Image: Shield with arrows and laurel wreath behind. Ribbon above shield.

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Obverse Text: IN GOD WE TRUST / 1864

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Reverse Image: Wreath of wheat.

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Reverse Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / 2 CENTS

Date Made: 1864

Maker: United States MintDesigner: Longacre, James Barton

Place Made: United States

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Exhibition: American Presidency

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Credit Line: President Dwight D. Eisenhower

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.NU59789Accession Number: 220790Catalog Number: NU59789

Object Name: Copper 2 Cents, 1864coin

Physical Description: bronze (overall material)Measurements: overall: 2.3 cm; 29/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-78b2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1199139

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