US Patterns- WHAT U.S. COINAGE COULD HAVE BEEN
J-312
2 Cent - Shield Design
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
RED Brown 2C 1863 J-312 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC PF 65 RB |
| Owner: |
mania |
Owner Comments:
1863 2C Two Cents,
Judd-312, Pollock-377
Rarity: R.4, PR65 RB
Struck in bronze with a plain edge.
Obverse: Dies are similar to those adopted for the business strike two cent piece in 1864, except that the motto reads GOD OUR TRUST
Reverse: Dies are similar to those adopted for the business strike two cent and the word CENTS is sharply curved on the reverse.
Comment:
This is a lovely Gem proof with smooth underling of original red color on both sides with a light brown toning on all accents yielding a Cameo effect under a light Several variations in the motto were on several patterns God Out Trust seemed to be the closest alternative to the In God We Trust chosen
Provenance/ Appearances:
Private Sale Houston Money Show Jan 2014; Prior Heritage April 2002 Columbus, OH (CSNS) Sale / Lot #7604 ($2000) and Heritage Oct 2002 Internet Auction / Lot #16185 ; Heritage Jan 2002 Internet Auction / Lot #11576 ( Both Passed)
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