Struck in the United States, 1864 | Set in Sterling Silver
This pendant features an early two-cent piece minted during the height of the American Civil War—a time of national upheaval and economic uncertainty. Designed by James B. Longacre, the coin represents the first U.S. currency to bear the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” which would later become a hallmark of American coinage.
Struck in bronze and marked by over 160 years of wear, the coin’s tone and texture reflect its age and history. At a time when hoarding and shortage removed most coins from circulation, the two-cent piece became a practical stopgap and a symbol of postwar optimism.
Now set in solid sterling silver, this historical coin becomes a rugged, meaningful pendant—framed by a hand-hammered bezel and polished by hand to preserve its character. A piece for those who carry both heritage and resilience.
Coin Details: • Origin: United States Mint • Date: 1864 • Obverse: “Union Shield” • Reverse: “2 CENTS” within wreath • Material: Bronze Pendant Setting: • Solid sterling silver • Custom bezel, handmade to fit this exact coin • Coin secured by hammering bezel edges and polished by hand • Chain included: solid sterling silver
Certificate of Authenticity Includes historical background on Civil War coinage, the two-cent denomination, and its cultural significance.
Shipping & Packaging Free insured U.S. shipping | Packaged in a minimalist and elegant presentation box
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The Peregrine Collection
The Peregrine Collection represents the finest of our offerings—rare or historically significant coins, each set in a fully hand-forged 18k gold bezel and paired with a dainty 14k gold chain. Every bezel is shaped, hammered, and polished entirely by hand to follow the natural contours of the ancient coin, ensuring both secure preservation and refined presentation. No two settings are ever alike, making each pendant a singular work of wearable history.
Union and Unity | United States, 1864 | Civil War Two-Cent Coin in Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
$725.00
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Are all coins authentic?
Yes — all coins are genuine, not replicas. Fakes are rare because good forgeries take too much effort for low-value coins, and bad ones are easy to spot.
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