Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1864 Two Cent coin

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Expert: - 3/20/2008


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i have a 1864 Two Cent coin but how do i tell if it is small or large motto and the value of the coin

Answer
More than likely you have a Large Motto, simply by surviving population.  However, you might be lucky.  If you attached a picture, I could tell you right away.  However, the key item I look for is to see if the "T" in "Trust" is right up against the ribbon fold on the left.  The Large Motto has the "T" spaced further from the ribbon fold.  Also the "WE" in the Small Motto is a little smaller and doesn't fill its space quite as much.

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Bruce Goldstein

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I specialize in U.S. three-cent nickels, but also close behind them are U.S. two-cent pieces, three-cent silver, and twenty cent pieces. Also, I have a bit of experience in the area of U.S. Early Proofs (19th century). However, I can possibly assist in most questions regarding U.S. Type coins.

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I have read virtually everything I can find in print on the areas of U.S. 2-3-20 cent pieces. I have written articles on three-cent coins and Early Proofs published (or will be published) in Coin World.

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Coin World

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MS in Mathematical Physics ANA Advanced Grading and Problem Coins seminar

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