The 1866 Two Cent Piece was struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a mintage of 3,177,000. This denomination was introduced in 1864 to address coin shortages during the Civil War.
Dealer 65 RB indicates a nearly full red-brown uncirculated specimen with full mint luster, only minor marks and primarily original surfaces.
Denomination: 2 ¢
Date & Mint: 1866, Philadelphia (no mint mark)
Designer: James B. Longacre
Composition: Bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)
Weight: 6.22 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Edge: Plain
Mintage: 3,177,000
Series Years: 1864–1873
PCGS price guide: Information not available
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