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1863 Copper Pattern 2 Cents PR BN J-305 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:
12552
Coin Date:
1863
Denomination:
P2c / Pattern 2 Cents
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1863
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper
Variety 2:
J-305
Rarity:
R-4
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
