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Description

1836 Two Cent in Billon
Judd-53, XF40

1836 P2C Two Cents, Judd-53, Pollock-54, Low R.6, XF40 ANACS. The first pattern two cent design. The obverse has a small eagle that stands on a cloud, with the date below and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the borders. The reverse has the denomination widely spaced within a peripheral laurel wreath. Struck in billon (90% copper, 10% silver) with a reeded edge. Coin turn alignment indicated this is an original strike as opposed to the proof restrikes with a plain edge and medal turn alignment. Areas of light silver are intermingled with gray-brown on both sides of this moderately worn example that shows some rough surface texture.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2967, PCGS# 11197, Greysheet# 11966)


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January
16th Friday 1:50 pm CT
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January
14th-17th Wednesday-Saturday
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