1865 Two Cent Pattern - J-409a
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$21,600 MS66+ 01-24-2021 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1865 Two Cent Pattern - J-409a represents a Philadelphia Mint issue from the Civil War Patterns (1860-1865) series. The obverse features a shield with a banner inscribed IN GOD WE TRUST — the first U.S. coin to bear this motto and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing 2 CENTS. Second-year mintage dropped to approximately 13.6 million as Civil War demand eased. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Auction record: $21,600 MS66+ 01-24-2021 Heritage Auctions. Struck in other. Cataloged as PCGS #60589.
Rarity Notes
Rarity-7. Approximately 5-8 specimens known. Scarcer than the standard nickel J-409.
Cross References
Judd-409a; related to Judd-409 (Pollock-479)
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