1863 Pattern Washington Two-Cent Piece. Judd-305, Pollock-370, Musante

1863 Pattern Washington Two-Cent Piece. Judd-305, Pollock-370, Musante GW-670, Baker-37. Rarity-4. Copper. Plain Edge. Proof-64 RB (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Obv: 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. Blended walnut brown and steely-olive copper patina is backlit by iridescent powder blue, antique gold and pinkish-apricot colors. This Washington portrait pattern type has broad crossover appeal with numismatists. Per a notation in George Eckfeldt's journal, as related by the uspatterns.com website, these were struck in late 1863. CAC Stickered Population: 2; 1. PCGS# 70460. NGC ID: 29EK. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

Estimate:£0.75

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