Own this iconic US coinage first
Even if you’re not already a collector of US coins, you’d be able to instantly recognise the famous motto used on their coinage…‘In God We Trust’
And today you have the chance to ownthe VERY FIRST US coin to feature this famous motto– the 2 Cent coin.
Minted for just 10 years – a rare US first
These coins are around150 years oldand not only are they iconic US firsts, but because they were issued during the Civil Warthey were only minted for 10 years!
They stand as not onlyone of the shortest lived series of coins in US history, but most importantly they startedone of the most famous coinage traditions of all time.
Limited number available
We’ve managed to get our hands on just a small number for Westminster International collectors. But US coins are extremely collectable so this limited stock won’t be available for long.
Click ‘Add to Cart’ to secure your iconic US First now…
Specifications
- Country of Issue: US
- Year of issue: 1864-73
- Denomination: Two Cent
- Weight: 6.2g
- Diameter: 23mm
- Metal: Copper
- Obverse: Shield with "In God we trust"
- Reverse: Wheat wreath with denomination
- Designer: James Barton Longacre
The First 'In God We Trust' 2 Cent coin