In god we trust first appeared on the two cent coin in 1864, but only since 1938 have all coins had the motto inscribed.
In God We Trust
The motto In God We Trust didn't appear on US $100 bills until 1963 so it's not a mistake. Please see the Related Question for more information.
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark. The 1924 Peace dollar is common. The spelling of trust with a "V" in the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST is normal and all peace dollars have this. Circulated examples are only $30.00 to $37.00 retail.
All standard U.S. silver coins issued during that time period used a common design with a picture of Miss Liberty in a seated position. In addition, the motto In God We Trust did not appear on any coin until 1864. Please post a new question with more specific details including the item's size, denomination, and the design on the other side. It's possible you have a privately-issued coin that could be identified if we had more information.
GodCorrectionContrary to popular misconceptions, the phrase In God We Trust didn't appear on any US coin until 1864 when it was put on 2¢ pieces minted during the Civil War. In fact, it didn't permanently appear on nickels until 1938. A review of coin designs at CoinFacts.com shows that the only words to appear on all denominations of US coins are the country's name, United States of America (or variations). Even the word Liberty didn't appear on all coins, especially when they carried an image of Miss Liberty. Examples of coins without the word include early nickels, dimes up till 1916, and modern Presidential dollars.
in god we trust
"In God We Trust" can be read on every American coin.BUT NOT ALWAYS:The only four words to appear on every US coin are " United States of America" the motto " IN GOD WE TRUST " was first used on the 1864 Two-Cent piece.
No U.S. coin has the words in got you trust or in god you trust. But the 1864 2-cent piece is the first coin to have the national motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" on it.
"In God We Trust"
The phrase in god 'you' trust has never appeared on any U.S. coin. It's IN GOD WE TRUST. This motto first was used on the 1864 Two-Cent piece, only from 1938 it's been on all coins. The only 4 word phrase used on every U.S. coin from 1793 to 2011 is UNTIED STATES of AMERICA.
in god we trust
It was on the Shield Nickel minted from 1866 to 1883.
Other words found on coins include "United States of America," "liberty," and the coin's denomination.
No US coin says "In God YOU Trust". As you can see from your pocket change, they say "In God WE Trust". Without knowing the coin's date it's not possible to say whether the apparently-missing motto is unusual. The motto didn't appear on circulating silver dollars until 1866, and of course 2007 and 2008 Presidential dollars carried the motto on the coins' edge where it can be difficult to see. Please post a new question with the coin's date and what type of dollar it is.
U.S. coins will also say "United States of America," "Liberty," "E Pluribus Unum," and the coin's denomination, such as "quarter dollar."
In God We Trust
In God We Trust was first placed on the 2 cent piece in 1864.