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(1863) Two Cent Die Trial - J-A1863-1

Strike Type
1863 (P) Patterns coin

Coin Details

Year
1863
Denomination
Patterns
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Die Trials, Hub Trials, and Splashers 1792-1982
Designer
James Barton Longacre
Composition
White Metal
Diameter
23mm
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

Price realized
$21,150
Sold
Grade
MS64
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

This die trial predates the official introduction of the two-cent piece, which was first issued for circulation in 1864. Struck in white metal and undated, it is an obverse die trial for the GOD OUR TRUST pattern design of Judd-312 to 315. The two-cent piece became the first United States coin to carry IN GOD WE TRUST; this trial shows the earlier wording. Only one example is confirmed.

Rarity Notes

one confirmed (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-A1863-1; Pollock-3257

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