Hello everyone....a new member here and out of a sense of desperation I'm hoping to find an expert to help me out. I found a coin which is approximately the size of a nickel. It clearly has written in a straight line across the bottom of the coin "2 CENTS" Above this wording is a very worn shape that to me looks like a lion with its head turned toward the rear portion of its body.

The other side appears to have a crown at the top with a ribbon desending from both sides around a center logo. The center logo is quite worn but has the appearance of a large "C".

I'm preparing a drawing of the coin and would certainly love to share it with anyone who might have some leads. The leading contenders for what this coin are a confederate coin or a colonial coin. I have checked all the coin books I own with zero success. It's the very clear "2 CENTS" that has be guessing its American vice British origin.

On a side note, in the immediate area I found this coin my wife found a large cent but due to its poor condition - I think it was from the 1816 - 1839 period (can't remember for sure).

Feel free to e-mail me for my drawing of the coin but no comments about my lack of drawing skills! e-mail is: ed@goodrow.us

Many thanks to all!
Ed

Does it look like this?

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Like this?




If so, it's a Belgium 2 cents.

Stupid Tripod....

By your description it does sound like T'bunny has nailed it. However, I would call it 2 centimes.


btw: Welcome!

(sorry McDoo, just had to laugh!)

To Bunny and everyone.....the mystery is solved!!! I can sleep tonight knowing that I'm not going to be rich....gee, thanks! What years were these made?

1833 - 1909 for that particular design.