1863 P2C J-305, Washington, BN PR (PCGS#60460)
The January 2011 Tampa Bay Rarities Sale
- Auctioneer
- Bowers & Merena
- Lot Number
- 1266
- Grade
- PR62
- Price
- 2,247
- Lot Description
- 1863 Pattern Washington Two-Cent Piece. Judd-305, Pollock-370. Rarity-4. Proof-62 BN (PCGS). A bust of George Washington faces right on the obverse with the legend GOD AND OUR COUNTRY above and the date 1863 below. The reverse exhibits the denomination 2 CENTS within a wreath of wheat, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border. The word CENTS is markedly curved. Struck in copper or bronze with a plain edge.<br /> With rich toning in a blend of deep-copper and gray-brown colors, this bold-looking specimen also offers uncommonly smooth surfaces at the assigned grade level. A sharply struck example of this popular pattern type.
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