1865 Two Cent Piece - Civil War Date

Updated August 19, 2026

1865 Two-Cent Piece, struck during the final year of the American Civil War. This historic U.S. coin is highly collectible for both its early two-cent denomination and its connection to one of the most significant periods in American history. Please review the photos for the exact condition, surfaces, color, and overall appearance. The Two-Cent Piece was first introduced in 1864, making it the first U.S. coin to feature the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The obverse features a shield with the motto above it, while the reverse displays a large denomination surrounded by a wreath. The 1865 Two-Cent Piece had a mintage of 13,873,000 coins. It was struck in bronze, composed of approximately 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc, and weighs approximately 6.22 grams. The 1865 date is particularly interesting to collectors because it was produced during the closing months of the Civil War, with the conflict ending in April 1865. Two-cent pieces from this era are popular among collectors of Civil War coinage and early U.S. fractional denominations.

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