U.S. Two Cent Coin

U.S. Two Cent CoinHistory of the Artifact The U. S. Two Cent coin was introduced in 1864, during the height of the Civil War, as the country faced both a shortage of small change and a crisis of confidence in the economy. Struck in bronze rather than the usual silver, it was one of the first coins intended to circulate widely at a time when precious metal coinage had largely vanished from everyday use. The obverse features a large shield symbolizing strength and unity,

" though its silver content was only slightly higher than that of a single denarius

These large

reflecting Athens’ desire for stability and recognizability in commerce

Between 1895 and 1917

Struck in silver

Their circulation extended far beyond the Islamic world

who is professionally trained in counterfeit detection After the artifact passes inspection

likely feeding on a variety of marine animals

in the 1990s by a team led by paleontologist Paul Sereno

It might cover the cost of a visit to the public baths or a simple meal at a tavern

These coins were primarily struck during the rule of the Mithradatic kings

Being breech loaded