1871 Two Cent Piece – VG – Raw – Scarce Late-Date U.S. Copper Coin

Description: Offered here is a raw 1871 Two Cent Piece, graded Very Good (VG) by visual assessment. As one of the final two years of the short-lived Two Cent series, this coin is increasingly difficult to find in any grade. It features visible legends, date, and design elements despite clear wear, and remains a must-have for collectors seeking to complete a full date set or add a scarce late-issue type. Specifications: Denomination: Two Cents Year of Issue: 1871 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 – Very Good (VG) Certification: Not certified Holder: Supplied in archival 2x2 flip Highlights: Scarce late-date issue with just over 865,000 struck VG detail with visible “IN GOD WE TRUST” motto and full date Designed by James B. Longacre — a defining figure in 19th-century U.S. coinage Among the lowest-mintage circulation coins in the serie