1864 2C Small Motto, BN (Regular Strike)

Series: Shield Two Cents 1864-1872

PCGS MS66BN

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PCGS MS66BN

PCGS #:: 3579

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 23.00 millimeters

Weight:: 6.22 grams

Mintage:: 19,847,500

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: Bronze

Auction Record:: $5,288 • MS66 • 06-04-2014 • Heritage Auctions

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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.
All Grades	10,000	R-3.0	9 / 11 TIE	9 / 11 TIE
60 or Better	500	R-6.0	7 / 11 TIE	7 / 11 TIE
65 or Better	30	R-8.9	7 / 11	7 / 11

Survival Estimate
All Grades	10,000
60 or Better	500
65 or Better	30

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-3.0
60 or Better	R-6.0
65 or Better	R-8.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	9 / 11 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 11 TIE
65 or Better	7 / 11

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	9 / 11 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 11 TIE
65 or Better	7 / 11

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade
1	MS65BN PCGS grade

#1 MS65BN PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

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