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1864 2C Small Motto PR65 Red and Brown NGC....

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1864 Small Motto Two Cent Piece
PR65 Red and Brown
First Appearance of IN GOD WE TRUST

1864 2C Small Motto PR65 Red and Brown NGC. Near the end of the Civil War, the decision was made to include the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on larger diameter coins, including the two cent piece in 1864, and other coins in 1866. As the 1864 Small Motto coins were minted before the Large Motto pieces, this variety was the first U.S. issue to include that motto.
The original mintage and the surviving population of Small Motto proofs are unknown, although both figures were doubtless extremely small. In all grades and color designations, NGC has certified just nine proof 1864 Small Motto coins, and 125 proof Large Motto pieces. The nine Small Motto proofs include one PR64 Brown, one PR65 Brown, one PR64 Red and Brown, three PR65 Red and Brown, two PR66 Red and Brown, and one PR64 Red (6/12).
The circulation strike 1864 Small Motto dies were not used to produce these bronze proofs. Elemental analysis is the only way to positively distinguish the copper patterns from the bronze proofs, although the light yellow-gold appearance of this piece suggests a bronze composition. The obverse of this Gem proof has full mint brilliance and color, while the reverse hosts splashes of orange and blue toning. Minuscule carbon flecks on each side are only visible with a glass. Census: 3 in 65 Red and Brown, 2 finer (6/12).(Registry values: N1)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 274S, PCGS# 3625, Greysheet# 2711)

Weight: 6.22 grams

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & zinc

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Auction Info

2012 August 2-5 US Coins Signature Auction- Philadelphia #1173 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2012
2nd-5th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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