Civil War US Coins – 1864 2 Cent & 1865 3 Cent (Good to Very Good) The Civil War-Era US Coin Set features two authentic U.S. coins minted during one of the most pivotal times in American history. This ...

The two-cent piece had a run of less than 10 years "“ 1864-1873. Its design contributed to the coins we use today: it was the first piece of U.S. coinage to have "In God We Trust" on it.

Experts say buy a book on rare coins, before you buy coins you think are rare. Coins can teach you a lot about history. For example, "In God We Trust" first appeared in this 1864 two-cent coin.

Our two-cent coin was introduced in 1864. As the Civil War marched on the lack of coinage in the country was what spurned the minting of a two-cent piece. During the war people hoarded coins of copper ...