2 Cents, 1865, Philadelphia mint
Significant U.S. Patterns (1836 - 1942)
Obverse: Shield in front of crossed arrows, banner above, date below.
Lettering: IN GOD WE TRUST / 1865
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: 352
Main data
Denomination: 2 Cents
Value: 0.02
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1865
Type: Pattern
Minting
Mint: Philadelphia
Minting type: milled
Parameters
Material: Silver Plated Copper
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
