Album Description
The Dansco 6108 Supreme Coin Album is designed to house and display U.S. Two-Cent Pieces (1864-1873) and Three-Cent Pieces (Nickel 3-Cent, 1865-1889). It includes a brown, simulated-leather binder cover with gold-stamped lettering, an inside cover with historical notes on these coins, and two hinged loose-leaf pages. Ported holes allow collage-style viewing: clear acetate slides hold each coin securely and allow viewing of both obverse and reverse. The album uses a two-post 5/8-inch binder which allows pages to be removed or added. It has 33 slots for coins total. The cover is embossed, pages are color-toned (tan/neutral) with black lettering. Binder outer dimensions ~8″ x 9½”.
Coin Specifications
Here are specs for the Two-Cent Pieces and Nickel Three-Cent Pieces:
| Coin Type | Years Struck | Composition | Weight | Diameter | Edge | Notable Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two-Cent Piece | 1864-1873 | 95% copper, 5% tin & zinc | ~6.22 g | ~23 mm | Plain edge | First U.S. coin to bear “IN GOD WE TRUST” motto; large-motto vs small-motto varieties |
| Nickel Three-Cent Piece | 1865-1889 | 75% copper, 25% nickel | ~1.94 g | ~17.9 mm | Plain edge | Replaced silver three-cent coin; used after Civil War during minor coin redesigns; smaller diameters, more delicate detail |
