1864 2C Small Motto, RB (Regular Strike)
Series: Shield Two Cents 1864-1872
PCGS MS66RB
OBVERSE COMPARISON
PCGS MS66RB
- PCGS #:
- 3580
- Designer:
- James Barton Longacre
- Edge:
- Plain
- Diameter:
- 23.00 millimeters
- Weight:
- 6.22 grams
- Mintage:
- 19,847,500
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- Bronze
- Auction Record:
- $14,950 • MS66 • 03-21-2002 • Bowers & Merena
Major Varieties
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 250 |
| 60 or Better | 250 |
| 65 or Better | 50 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-6.6 |
| 60 or Better | R-6.6 |
| 65 or Better | R-8.5 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 2 / 11 |
| 60 or Better | 2 / 11 |
| 65 or Better | 2 / 11 |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 2 / 11 |
| 60 or Better | 2 / 11 |
| 65 or Better | 2 / 11 |
Condition Census What Is This?
| #1 MS66RB PCGS grade |
| #1 MS66RB PCGS grade |
| #1 MS66RB PCGS grade |
| #1 MS66RB PCGS grade |
#5 MS65RB PCGS grade
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#5 MS65RB PCGS grade
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| #5 MS65RB PCGS grade |
| #5 MS65RB PCGS grade |
| #5 MS65RB PCGS grade |
| #5 MS65RB PCGS grade |
In 1864, the Philadelphia Mint produced two versions of the Two Cent piece, both relating to the size of the letters in the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. The Large Motto replaced the Small Motto and became the model for the remaining years of the Two Cent type. The Large Motto variety is the more common of the two. Cherry-pickers should keep a lookout for the following scarce and interesting varieties:
1864 Large Motto, Doubled Die Obverse
1864 Large Motto, Triple Punched Date
1864 Large Motto, Reverse clashed with the obverse die of an Indian Head Cent!
Sources and/or recommended reading:
"Getting Your Two Cents Worth" by Kevin Flynn
"Two Cent Piece - An 1864 Attribution Guide" by Frank Leone
"Cherrypickers' Guide, Fifth Edition, Volume I" by Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton