1870 Two Cent Piece

Here's an interesting addition to any collection – an 1870 two cent piece struck over 150 years ago by the Philadelphia Mint the year the first women legally voted in the U.S. and the first transcontinental train arrived in New York City!

• 95% copper
• Very Fine condition
• First coin series to bear motto in god we trust
• Obverse depicts Union Shield before crossed arrows and wreath
• Reverse features denomination encircled by sheaves of wheat
• Coin shown is exact item you will receive

Following the Civil War, coin hoarding eased and the denomination was retired just nine years after it was introduced. Today, these obsolete classics are prized for their unusual denomination and classic style. Add this one to your collection today!