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1864 2C Small Motto MS65 Red and Brown PCGS

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1864 2C Small Motto MS65 Red and Brown PCGS
<B>1864 2C Small Motto MS65 Red and Brown PCGS.</B></I> A small number of Small Motto two cent pieces were struck in early 1864--probably no more than a couple of thousand coins. As such, these Small Motto two cent pieces were the first U.S. coins issued to bear the Congressionally mandated motto IN GOD WE TRUST. This is a particularly pleasing example. Well balanced overall, probably 80% of both obverse and reverse retain full red mint color. Almost a complete strike, the die crack on the upper reverse is light, indicating this piece was struck somewhere in the middle part of the production run for this issue.<BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> James B. Longacre<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)