1864 2C Small Motto, RB PR (PCGS#3625)
The March 2012 Baltimore Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 4042
- 等级
- PR65 CAC
- 价格
- 706,436
- 详细说明
- 1864 Two-Cent Piece. FS-401. Small Motto. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. A prized rarity as the Small Motto issue was only seen in 1864 when this denomination was introduced. In Proof these are of the highest rarity and desirability as there are perhaps 20 to 30 known in all grades. The surfaces are a delight with faded mint red changing over to golden rose and tan, even on the obverse but a trifle streaky on the reverse as commonly seen. There are no troublesome specks or carbon spots. Fully and boldly struck throughout with strong eye appeal in every way. Tinges of blue are seen in the fields adding to the seductive nature of the mirror surfaces and frosted devices.<br />
Both services combined report a combined 23 grading events for a Proof Small Motto Two-Cent piece, with likely duplication within that number. These were struck with a prototype die which apparently slipped into production for a time. WE is slightly doubled and the first T of TRUST nearly touches the ribbon, which instantly identifies the Small Motto variant. One of the finer examples to survive in technical terms as well, as few Gems exist, and demand for this rarity has always far outstripped supply.<br />
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<strong>Numismatic Reflections by Q. David Bowers</strong><br />
The 1864 Small Motto two-cent piece is one of the great Proof classics among late 19th century coins, joined by just a handful of others, including the 1864 Indian Head cent with L on the ribbon, and the 1867 Shield With Rays nickel. The high quality of this piece plus the demand for it will combine to create a lot of excitement as this coin crosses the block.
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