1873 Open 3 2 Cents PR BN

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1873 Open 3 2 Cents PR BN

Basic Information

GSID:

2760

Coin Date:

1873

Denomination:

2c / 2 Cents

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

500

Coinage Type:

Two cent piece

Coinage Years:

1864-1873

Composition:

0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Open 3

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

6.22 gr

Weight:

0.2 oz

Strike Type:

Proof

Diameter:

23 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

James B. Longacre

Obverse Lettering:

IN GOD WE TRUST, 1873

Obverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

Reverse Lettering:

2, CENTS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Reverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

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