coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 2¢ (Two Cents) \ Patterns & Trial Coins \ 1866 \ N/A
The Two Cents coin was introduced in the United States in 1864 as a means to address the coin shortage during the Civil War. The 1866 Two Cents coin is notable for its design and is often sought after by collectors. Patterns and trial coins from this era, including various 1866 designs, were created to test potential designs or compositions for circulation coins. Collectors value these trial coins for their historical significance and rarity, with particular interest in any unique features or variations that set them apart from regular issue coins.
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United States of America 1866 N/A Patterns & Trial Coins 2¢ | 2¢ (Two Cents) | Patterns & Trial Coins | 1866 | N/A |