1863 2C J-312, BN PR(PCGS#60467)

1863 2C J-312, BN PR (PCGS#60467)

Summer 2025 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Description du lot: <strong>Obv:</strong> Similar to the design that the Mint adopted for regular issue two-cent coinage in 1864, although the motto on the scroll reads GOD OUR TRUST instead of IN GOD WE TRUST. <strong>Rev:</strong> Also similar to the adopted type of the following year, but the word CENTS is markedly curved and the detail to the wreath is slightly different. A splendid Gem example, boldly struck virtually everywhere save for a single laurel leaf to the left of the shield. The devices are frosty and the fields are nicely reflective. The surfaces are about 50% blazing red with blushes of vivid mingled blue and pink. A highly desirable example of the type that would do equally well in a dedicated pattern collection or an advanced set of two-cent pieces.