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2. Two-cent piece (United States) - Wikipedia

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   A two-cent piece had been proposed in 1806 by Connecticut Senator Uriah Tracy, along with a twenty-cent piece or "double dime". Reflecting the then-prevalent view that coins should contain their value in metal, Tracy's bill provided that the two-cent piece be made of billon, or debased silver.

3. United States coinage type set - Wikipedia

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   (The Lincoln cent series is full of other examples, including modifications to the size of Lincoln's bust during the early 1970s). Consequently, each collector will need to decide for themselves how specific they wish to be when putting together a U.S. coin type set, though the decision is often made for them if they choose specific albums ...

4. Shield nickel - Wikipedia

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   In 1864, Congress began the process of restoring coins to circulation by abolishing the three-cent note and authorizing bronze cents and two-cent pieces, with low intrinsic values, to be struck. [4] These new coins initially proved popular, though the two-cent piece soon faded from circulation.

5. United States cent mintage figures - Wikipedia

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   Proof 1864 (P) 13,740,000 (P) 370 Proof Bronze Indian cent. ... Cent (United States coin) Wheat cent; 1943 steel cent; 1955 doubled die cent; 1974 aluminum cent;

6. Coins of the United States dollar - Wikipedia

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   The Quarter-Dollar, Half-Dollar and Dollar coins were issued in the copper 91.67% nickel 8.33% composition for general circulation and the Government issued six-coin Proof Set. A special three-coin set of 40% silver coins were also issued by the U.S. Mint in both Uncirculated and Proof. Use of the half-dollar is not as widespread as that of ...

7. 'Pawn Stars:' Why a rare coin worth six figures sold for much ...

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   On History Channel's hit show "Pawn Stars," a man came in to sell a 1907 Saint-Gaudens double eagle $20 gold coin. The coins are extremely rare, and some of them have sold for more than $1 million ...