What is significant about the inscription on the Two Cent coin?
1864 & 1865 Two Cent Civil War 2pc Collection
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Mar 11, 2025 - 12:31 PM
The Two Cent coin, including the 1865 two cent piece, was the first U.S. coin to feature the inscription "In God We Trust." This phrase has become a staple of American currency, and owning a piece of its origin is a significant historical and cultural acquisition for collectors.
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1864 & 1865 Two Cent Civil War 2pc Collection
" The two-cent piece was a short-lived coin with unique circumstances. Two Cent coins were first minted during the Civil War, and were hugely popular due to a coin shortage due to the war. However, once normalcy had returned the usage of the 2 cent coin fell off a cliff. Unsurprisingly, the two...
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