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2-Cent Pieces
2-Cent Pieces (1864–1872)
2-Cent Pieces, Proof (1864–1873)

Many people do not realize the the United States Mint issues coins in the two-cent denomination. Struck in copper alloy, the "experiment" of 2-cent pieces lasted from 1864-1872 for circulation issues. A final issue was struck in 1873 in proof formal only. The coins are affordable in lower grades as they were heavily circulated and are widely collected as the sets are short and achievable without a large financial or time commitment.

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2-Cent Pieces (1864–1872)
2-Cent Pieces, Proof (1864–1873)

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1871 2c MS RB

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1864 2c Large Motto MS BN

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1866 2c PR BN

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1871 2c PR RB

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