2 Cents, 1836, Philadelphia mint
Significant U.S. Patterns (1836 - 1942)
Obverse: Eagle standing on cloud above date.
Lettering: ∙ UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ∙ / 1836
Reverse: Value within wheat wreath.
Lettering: TWO 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: 351
Main data
Denomination: 2 Cents
Value: 0.02
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1836
Type: Pattern
Minting
Mint: Philadelphia
Minting type: milled
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Parameters
Material: Silver
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
