1864 2C Small Motto, BN PR65BN Certification #34461268, PCGS #3624

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Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

In 1863 the U.S. Mint was experimenting with producing Pattern 2 Cent pieces. Some of the first 2 Cent Pattern coins were struck in 1863 and 1864 with a small motto. But early in the production process the Mint changed the motto of the 1864 Proof 2 Cents, to a larger motto.Therefore, the Mint struck two different varieties, one with the words "In God We Trust" with small letters and the second with the larger letters. The1864 Proof 2 Cents are very rare in any condition and it is estimated that only about 20-30 examples are known.

PCGS #

3624

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

23.00 millimeters

Weight

6.22 grams

Mintage

Metal

Bronze

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Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	5	R-9.7	1 / 1	1 / 1
All Grades	5	R-9.7	1 / 1	1 / 1
60 or Better	1	R-10.0	1 / 1	1 / 1

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	5
All Grades	5
60 or Better	1

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-9.7
All Grades	R-9.7
60 or Better	R-10.0

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	1 / 1
All Grades	1 / 1
60 or Better	1 / 1

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	1 / 1
All Grades	1 / 1
60 or Better	1 / 1

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR65BN PCGS grade
1	PR65BN PCGS grade	Superior 10/2000:4166, $25,300 - Bowers & Merena 8/2001:56, $31,050 - Troy Wiseman Collection - Heritage 9/2006:626, $37,375 - DeRobertis Brothers Collection - Heritage 4/2015:4938, $35,250
3	PR64BN PCGS grade
3	PR64BN PCGS grade
3	PR64BN estimated grade

#1 PR65BN PCGS grade

Superior 10/2000:4166, $25,300 - Bowers & Merena 8/2001:56, $31,050 - Troy Wiseman Collection - Heritage 9/2006:626, $37,375 - DeRobertis Brothers Collection - Heritage 4/2015:4938, $35,250

#3 PR64BN PCGS grade

#3 PR64BN estimated grade