Two Cent Coins

The two-cent piece (1864-1873) was the first US coin to carry the motto "In God We Trust."

Years:: 1864-1864
Denominations:: 2¢
Designer:: James B. Longacre
In catalog:: 1

Two Cent coins in the catalog

Two-Cent Piece (1864, First “In God We Trust”)

1864 Two-Cent Piece (First “In God We Trust”)

2¢ · Classic · James B. Longacre

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