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1864 2C. Lg Motto PCGS MS66 R

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1864 2C. Lg Motto PCGS MS66 R
<b>1864 Two Cents. Large motto. PCGS graded MS66 R.</b> Bold golden orange to full coppery luster on frosty surfaces. Very appealing. In light of that, we can also say this piece is nicely struck with extremely full details on both sides.

When the proposal of a new two-cent piece was being discussed, Mint Director Pollock submitted for Treasury Secretary&#39;s &#40;Salmon P Chase&#41; approval samples of two designs, one with a Washington head, the other with shield and arrows in saltire &#40;similar to that adopted&#41;, preferring the latter, saying that he preferred the latter, probably because it was in lower relief. Secretary Chase concurred, but stipulated that the motto GOD OUR TRUST be changed to IN GOD WE TRUST. This wording was evidently influenced by the motto of Chase&#39;s alma mater, Brown University, IN DEO SPERAMUS, &#39;In God we hope.&#39; Pollock&#39;s proposal was written into the pending Mint Bill, which became law April 22, 1864, with this handsome 1864 large motto gem the result <b>&#40;PCGS # 3578&#41;</b>

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