2 Cents
2 Cents "Union Shield"
United States · 1864–1873 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 1864–1873 |
| Denomination | 2 Cents |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Cu, 5% Sn and Zn) |
| Gross weight | 6.22 g |
| Fineness | 95.0% base metal |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of bronze (95% cu, 5% sn and zn) and weighs 6.22 g. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. For copper-era cents, the metal itself can exceed face value — see the copper penny calculator and our copper penny guide.
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