Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 67

The Pre-Long Beach Auction

Two Cent Pieces

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2381		1864. Large Motto. NGC graded Proof 66 Brown. Star. Gorgeous blue and brown iridescent toning. Only 100 Proofs minted. Though the Small Motto Proof gets all the publicity, the mint had barely sufficient time before the year 1865 rolled around to strike more than a token number of Proof two-cent pieces this year for inclusion in the later Proof sets sold to collectors. A smashingly beautiful, spot-free Gem, is displays wonderful color. It also features a complete absense of spots or other value-reducing features. This in and of itself assures it a place in the pantheon of rare 19th century minor coins. Pop 1; 2 finer in 67. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 2382		1870. NGC graded Proof 65 Red. A blazing full mint red gem example. About 1,000 or so Proofs made (mint records in those days are sometimes contradictory). A scarcity in this outstanding condition. Pop 22; 14 finer with 12 in 66, 2 in 67. Historic Note: In 1863, the Mint Director submitted for Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase's approval samples of two designs for the proposed Two-cent piece, one with a Washington head, the other with shield and arrows in saltire (similar to that adopted), preferring the latter -- probably because it was in lower relief. Secretary Chase concurred, but stipulated that the motto GOD OUR TRUST (which appears on the 1863-dated shield Patterns) be changed to IN GOD WE TRUST. This wording was evidently influenced by the motto of Chase's alma mater, Brown University, IN DEO SPERAMUS, 'In God we hope.' Pollock's proposal was written into the pending Mint Bill, which became law April 22, 1864. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 2383		1871. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Lovely toning. Only 960 minted. Pop 103; 88 finer (PCGS # 3646) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805