1863 Oroide Pattern 2 Cents PR J-307 Values

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1863 Oroide Pattern 2 Cents PR J-307 Values

Details

1863 Two-Cent Piece. Earliest dated Mint pattern featuring Washington’s portrait. Thick and thin varieties exist of J-305.

Obverse: Washington head facing right, GOD AND OUR COUNTRY above, date and two stars below.

Reverse: Similar to adopted 1864 issue but with CENTS more curved.

Basic Information

GSID:

12555

Coin Date:

1863

Denomination:

P2c / Pattern 2 Cents

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

unconfirmed

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1863

Composition:

Oroide

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Oroide

Variety 2:

J-307

Rarity:

R-unconfirmed

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

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