1864 Two Cent Large Motto - Cull
Add an important piece of Civil War-era American coinage to your collection with this 1864 Two Cent Piece featuring the Large Motto variety. Introduced during the Civil War, the Two Cent Piece was the first United States coin to display the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” making it a historically significant addition to any early American coin collection.
The obverse features a Union shield surrounded by a laurel wreath, with the national motto displayed above. The reverse shows the denomination “2 CENTS” within a wheat wreath, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border. The 1864 Large Motto variety features larger, more prominent lettering in the motto and is the more commonly encountered of the two major varieties issued that year.
This coin is offered in Cull condition, meaning it may be heavily worn, damaged, cleaned, scratched, corroded, bent, discolored, or otherwise impaired. Dates and major design elements are generally identifiable, but overall appearance and condition will vary. Despite these imperfections, the coin remains a genuine and affordable example of one of America’s most historically important denominations.
Photo Disclaimer: The image shown is a representative stock photo. You will receive an 1864 Two Cent Piece – Large Motto – Cull, but it may not be the exact coin pictured. Each coin will vary in wear, color, surface quality, and overall appearance. Cull coins may exhibit heavy wear, cleaning, scratches, corrosion, rim damage, environmental damage, bends, holes, or other impairments.
