coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 2¢ (Two Cents) \ Patterns & Trial Coins \ 1866 \ Philadelphia
The Two Cents coin, minted in the United States between 1864 and 1873, was designed to help alleviate the coin shortage during the Civil War. The 1866 Two Cents coin is significant for its production in Philadelphia and features the familiar motto "In God We Trust." Patterns and trial coins related to this denomination were created in limited quantities to test designs or materials before official minting. Collectors often seek these pieces due to their historical context and limited availability.
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United States of America 1866 Philadelphia Patterns & Trial Coins 2¢ | 2¢ (Two Cents) | Patterns & Trial Coins | 1866 | Philadelphia |