1868 Two Cent Piece – Fine – Raw – Historic U.S. Copper Coin – Post–Civil War Issue

Description: Offered here is a raw 1868 Two Cent Piece, graded Fine (F) by visual assessment. This post–Civil War example displays strong legends, partial wreath detail, and smooth brown surfaces — a solid mid-grade coin from one of the U.S. Mint’s most short-lived and symbolic series. A perfect fit for collectors building a circulated 19th-century U.S. type set or focusing on early motto coinage. Specifications: Denomination: Two Cents Year of Issue: 1868 Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark) Series: Two Cent Piece (1864–1873) Composition: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc Diameter: 23.0 mm Weight: 6.22 grams Grade: Raw – Fine (F) Certification: Not certified Holder: Supplied in archival 2x2 flip Highlights: Fine detail with bold legends and solid shield lines Struck during the final years of the Two Cent series Features the national motto “IN GOD WE TRUST”, introduced on this denomination Designed by James B. Longacre – a classic of mid-19th-century U.S. coinage