The increased religious sentiment during the Civil War resulted in the 1864 2 cent piece being the first coin to bear the motto "In God We Trust"
The two cent piece was designed by John Longacre, the same fellow who designed the Indian Head Cent.
This is one of the shortest lived American coin series. |
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The first year of 2 cent pieces! It is also well known for the trivial fact that this is the first coin to bear "In God We Trust"
There are two well known varieties, the common large motto and the rare small motto. |
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