Owner Comments:
1864 2C
Judd-371, Pollock-440
Rarity: Low R.6, PR65
Ex: Benson
Struck in copper-nickel composition with a plain edge. (88 percent copper, 12 percent nickel) and the coin is slightly magnetic
Obverse/Reverse: Struck from the regular coinage dies with Large Motto.
Comment:
Splendid tan appearance with excellent eye appeal. Moderately reflective fields with sharp design features. Lighter gold in color than the French bronze alloy, with the devices especially frosty against the pristine mirror fields.
Both the obverse and the reverse are exceptional aside from a few minor reverse spots. Related off metal examples of this pattern were struck in nickel and aluminum composition.
Provenances/Appearances:
Private Sale Sept 2019; Prior From The Antigo Collection, Heritage Aug 2006 Denver, CO / Lot #1437; Heritage July 2004 New York, NY / Lot #7897; Benson Collection, Part Three (Ira & Larry Goldberg, 2/03) / lot 1799, notation purchased from Ira S. Reed from his auction of April 27, 1945 as lot 453 for $12.50.