Member Danielle C. Posted June 14, 2002 Member Share Posted June 14, 2002 What was the first US coin to bear the motto "In God We Trust"? First post that correctly answers this weeks question wins a copy of "The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels (2nd Edition)" - authored by NGC's own David Lange. Don't forget we also draw for a runner-up prize from all posts with a correct answer. REMINDER: The Numisma-Quest ends/ended on Saturday at midnight EST. Entries after that time will not be valid. See the trivia info post for more details. When you post your answer, only the administrators can see it. Stop back each Monday. We will make all the posts visible and announce the winners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVillageProwler Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 The piece. EVP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tradedollarnut Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 two cent piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 Two cent piece - 1864 Hoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmarguli Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 Two cent piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 two cent piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOILER78 Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 Several patterns dated 1863 bear the motto "In God WE Trust" J-316 two cent piece J-335 quarter dollar J-342 half dollar J-345 dollar The first regular issue coin was the 1864 two cent piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 The wheat cent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfuccione Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 The two cent coin . CHRIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhobby Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 Two Cent Piece in 1864 Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2labmom Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 The first coin to bear this motto was the two-cent piece (1864-1873). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weidel Legacy Collection Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 Two cent piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 2 cent piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 two cent piece 1864 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefperry Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 1864 2 cent piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coinhead1 Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 1864 Two-cent piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 The 1864 two cent piece. Dragon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose3 Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 1864 pc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CappedBust Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 What was the first US coin to bear the motto "In God We Trust"? 1864 2¢ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgv Posted June 14, 2002 Share Posted June 14, 2002 2 cent piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 15, 2002 Share Posted June 15, 2002 the two cent piece sincerely michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithdagen Posted June 15, 2002 Share Posted June 15, 2002 Too late for the 1st prize, but it was the 2 cent piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfnut-migration Posted June 15, 2002 Share Posted June 15, 2002 the two-cent piece 1864- 1873 Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtR Posted June 15, 2002 Share Posted June 15, 2002 2 Cent Coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FisherCat Posted June 15, 2002 Share Posted June 15, 2002 1864 Bronze 2-cent piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speer34-migration Posted June 15, 2002 Share Posted June 15, 2002 The two cent peice of 1864. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burdi1-migration Posted June 15, 2002 Share Posted June 15, 2002 The first public issue coin to employ motto was the bronze two-cent piece which was issued from 1864 to 1873. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Danielle C. Posted June 17, 2002 Author Member Share Posted June 17, 2002 The question: What was the first US coin to bear the motto In God We Trust? The answer: Two cent piece of 1864 The winner is EVillageProwler! Your prize is a copy of The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels (2nd Edition) by David Lange. The winner of the drawing from all the remaining contestants who answered correctly.....a2labmom! Your prize is the Intercept Shield Double Protection Box System (holds 10 graded coins). Prizes will be sent out ASAP. Thanks to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVillageProwler Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Yeah! Thanks. That's #2 for me... Can I have my copy signed by DWL? (To my *real* name, please!) EVP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a2labmom Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 How cool! Congrats EVP! Thanks Danielle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
