© PCGS
© PCGS
2 Cents "1836" Pattern; billon
1836 year| Billon (.010 silver) (90% Cu, 10% Ag) | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1836 |
| Value | 2 Cents (0.02 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Billon (.010 silver) (90% Cu, 10% Ag) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#290499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
"TWO" over "CENTS" within laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO
CENTS
Edge
Plain or reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Cents "1836" coin is that it was designed by Christian Gobrecht, who was the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1840 to 1844. Gobrecht's design features a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty, surrounded by 13 stars and the inscription "LIBERTY 1836." The coin's reverse side shows a bald eagle perched on a shield, clutching an olive branch and a bundle of arrows in its talons. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
