2 CENT

Historic Civil War-Era Coinage

The Two-Cent piece was introduced in 1864 to address small change shortages during the Civil War. It was the first U.S. coin to feature "In God We Trust," making it a historically significant collectible. Minted from 1864 to 1873, these coins are popular among collectors for their bold design, copper composition, and scarce proof issues. Key dates and varieties, such as the 1864/1864 overdate and high-grade proofs, are especially valuable.