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PCGS Number: 3613 Coin Date: 1872 Denomination (Short): 2c Denomination (Long): 2 Cents Desg: MS Composition: 0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc Mintage: 65,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Two cent piece Coinage Years: 1864-1872 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 23 Weight (Grams): 6.22 Weight (Ounces): 0.2 Designer: James B. Longacre Edge: Plain Obverse Description: An ornate shield flanked on the left and right by leaves with arrow heads and shanks (crossed behind) appear protruding at the four corners. A ribbon above the shield bears the words IN GOD WE TRUST, making this coin design the first usage this now-ubiquitous motto. The date is positioned at the bottom center. Reverse Description: A large numeral 2 with the word CENTS below (smaller) in the center is framed by a well-defined wheat wreath tied at the bottom center by a simple ribbon. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears around the periphery. General Notes: The 1872 is the key date for the Two Cent Series as well as being the final year of issue for the denomination. It is also the lowest mintage for the series by far with just 65,000 coins produced in 1872. Scarce in all grades and turning into true rarity as it climbs the Mint State grades into gem territory. Slightly tougher to find with red-brown color as opposed to brown; but, far more rare in full red.
PCGS #: 3613 NGC ID: 22NG
