Lot 582
1863 Pattern Two Cents. Bronze, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 62 Brown. Obv: Head of Washington, with "GOD AND OUR COUNTRY" above and the date "1863" below. Reverse:: Wreath of grains and legends surrounded by "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and with "2 Cents" at center. Deep brown, with lots of faded mint red still present. The idea for a Two Cent piece first arose in 1836, when a small pattern piece was made. However, the idea died quickly, was never adopted, and no interest in the denomination developed until 1863, when James Pollock expressed the belief that "This piece would be a great public convenience." Two patterns were proposed -- the Washington head design and the "Shield and Arrows" design. The latter was preferred by Pollock and was eventually adopted in 1864 (PCGS # 60460) .
Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000.
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