Description

This coin was produced in 1864-65 making it a True Civil War coin! It was a first for the U.S. Mint because it was the only 2 cent piece ever made & also the first coin to have the motto: “In God We Trust” on the obv. in a banner which actually did not wear too well. It also had a shield with 2 arrows that cross behind the shield & the year 1865. The reverse has a # 2 within a thick wreath tied with a ribbon & the words for USA.
AN EXACT REPLICA
CW5 Union