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Click on the link in "RELATED LINKS" to see an 1864 2 Cent coin.
From 1859 through part of 1864, the Indian Head cent was composed of 88% copper and 12% nickel. From the remainder of 1864 to 1909 it was composed of 95% copper and 5% tin and zinc.
The 1863 Indian Head cent is still the copper-nickel composition (.880 copper & .120 nickel) 1864 is the year they were first struck in bronze.
It's a 2 cent piece not a 2 penny coin:The 1864 2 cent piece has values of $35.00- $80.00 in average circulated condition