2 Cents - Union Shield (1864 - 1873)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 94 |
| Weight (g) | 6.22 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.02 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by James Barton Longacre
Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST 1865
IN GOD WE TRUST 1865
Reverse
Engraved by James Barton Longacre
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2 CENTS
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2 CENTS
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1864 | 19,847,500 | Not Common | |
| 1865 | 13,640,000 | Not Common | |
| 1865 | 500 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1866 | 3,177,000 | Not Common | |
| 1866 | 725 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1867 | 2,938,750 | Not Common | |
| 1867 | 625 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1868 | 2,803,750 | Rare | |
| 1868 | 600 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1869 | 1,546,500 | Rare | |
| 1869 | 600 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1870 | 861,250 | Rare | |
| 1870 | 1,000 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1871 | 721,250 | Rare | |
| 1871 | 960 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1872 | 65,000 | Very Rare | |
| 1872 | 950 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1873 | Very Rare |