2 Cents "Union Shield", United States

2 Cents "Union Shield", United States, 1864-1873 obverse image2 Cents "Union Shield", United States, 1864-1873 reverse image
2 Cents "Union Shield" coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1864-1873
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1776-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Plain
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
2 Cents "Union Shield" Reference Price

Reference Price

$4.95-$45.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Cents "Union Shield" Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Face value in a wheat ears wreath and country name

Engraver:

James Barton Longacre

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Shield in a wreath and the United States motto

Engraver:

James Barton Longacre

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Plain

2 Cents "Union Shield" Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

IN GOD WE TRUST 1871

Reverse:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2 CENTS

2 Cents "Union Shield" Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze (95% Cu, 5% Sn and Zn)

Size

2 Cents "Union Shield" sizes
  • Weight:6.22 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:1.8 mm
  • Edge:Plain

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