1863 P2C J-305, Washington, BN PR(PCGS#60460)

November 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8208

Grade

PR61BN

Price

1,680

Lot Description

1863 Pattern Two-Cent Piece. Judd-305, Pollock-370. Rarity-4. Copper. Plain Edge. Proof-61 BN (PCGS). Obv:A bust of Washington faces right with the inscription GOD AND OUR COUNTRY around the border and the date 1863 below. Rev:The denomination 2 CENTS is centered within a wreath of wheat with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border. The word CENTS is markedly curved. Deep, rich, reddish-copper patina blankets both sides of this smartly impressed example. Satiny in texture, a touch of microgranularity and a few light scuffs explain the Proof-61 numeric grade from PCGS. This popular Washington portrait pattern type is cross-referenced as Musante GW-670, Baker-37. PCGS# 60460. NGC ID: 29EK. Click here for certification details from PCGS.