1866 Two Cent Piece ☆☆ Post-Civil War Bronze Masterpiece 283

Denomination: 2C

Composition: Copper

Year: 1866

Color: BN

Fineness: 0.95

Strike Type: Business

Mint Location: Philadelphia

KM Number: 483

Variety: Large Motto

Country of Origin: United States

Up for auction/sale is a wonderful vintage 19th-century bronze classic from the United States Mint—an 1866 Two Cent Piece (Philadelphia Mint issue with no mint mark), graded in solid Extra Fine (XF) condition.

Struck in Philadelphia during the pivotal Reconstruction era following the American Civil War, this historic two-cent piece features the iconic national motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" proudly displayed above James B. Longacre's classic Union shield design on the obverse, with a simple wreath and denomination on the reverse. Preserved in collectible Extra Fine condition, this lovely specimen retains crisp, sharp major design elements and wonderful original bronze character across both sides.