coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 2¢ (Two Cents) \ Shield Two Cents \ 1866 \ Philadelphia
The Shield Two Cents coin was minted in the United States from 1864 to 1873, with the 1866 issue produced in Philadelphia. This coin features a shield design on the obverse and the inscription "Two Cents" along with a laurel wreath on the reverse. It was introduced during the Civil War period to address coin shortages and is notable for being one of the first U.S. coins to feature the phrase "In God We Trust." The 1866 Shield Two Cents is a key date among collectors, with varying mintages influencing its rarity and value.
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1866-P (Philadelphia) Shield Two Cents | 2¢ (Two Cents) | Shield Two Cents | 1866 | Philadelphia |
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1866-P (Philadelphia) Shield Two Cents | 2¢ (Two Cents) | Shield Two Cents | 1866 | Philadelphia |