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1864-1871 Two-Cent Piece Good – This short-lived and long-obsolete coin was the first piece of U.S. coinage to bear the inscription of IN GOD WE TRUST. Because of coin shortages during the Civil War, the copper two-cent piece was introduced in 1864. As the conflict's terrible toll had contributed to increased religious sentiment, the addition of the new motto was intended to help sustain the country's morale. Our choice of date based on availability.
1926 Peace Silver Dollar AU – In 1926, all obverse dies of the Peace dollar were modified to strengthen the appearance of the word GOD. With just 1.9 million struck, this Philadelphia issue claims the lowest production of any "God Dollar" for the year – and today less than 60,000 are estimated to remain in mint-state condition. Average BU specimens sell for nearly $300, but our just-shy-of-mint-state About Uncirculated option is an appealing alternative for much less.
Series 1957 $1 Silver Certificate Circulated – Once upon a time, these blue-seal notes could be exchanged for a big silver dollar. The series 1957 note represents the last year $1 silver certificates were issued and also marks the first appearance of the phrase, IN GOD WE TRUST on U.S. paper currency. Circulated condition.