2 Cents, 1866, Proof, Philadelphia mint
Two-Cent Pieces (1864 - 1873)
Obverse: Shield in front of crossed arrows, banner above, date below.
Lettering: IN GOD WE TRUST / 1866
Reverse: Value within wheat wreath.
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / 2 CENTS
Edge: Plain
Identification
Yeoman, R. S., Bressett, K., Bowers Q. D., Garrett J. (Ed.) (2009). A Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Red Book (63rd ed.). Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, LLC
page: 122
Main data
Denomination: 2 Cents
Value: 0.02
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1866
Type: Regular
Minting
Mint: Philadelphia
Minting type: milled
Minting quality: Proof
Mintage: 725
Designer: James B. Longacre
Parameters
Material: Bronze
Diameter (mm): 23
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
