1862 2 Cent Piece found. Is it the small motto variety??

[crazyjarhead]

Found this 2 cent piece a few months back and saw another member asking the board if it was the rare type. According to another members examples of both, it appears that mine may be the smaller version.

[PBK]

I think maybe it's the large motto. Here's a page comparing the two. Notice the difference in the stems of the leaves on the right side of "WE."

http://www.coinfacts.com/two_cents/1864_two_cents.html

[crazyjarhead]

I think maybe it's the large motto. Here's a page comparing the two. Notice the difference in the stems of the leaves on the right side of "WE."

http://www.coinfacts.com/two_cents/1864_two_cents.html

I really cannot see the difference. Still uncertain. Of course, I'm no coin expert either. Thanks for the info though

[Tank69]

nice find

[tjs5]

whatever it is its in good shape

[DigginThePast]

Wow, thats in great shape for a find. I do think it is the larger motto though. Either way, a pretty sweet two center. Congrats!

Great link PBK.

[allen]

that is a beautiful coin !!

[silvercop]

[Evan/tn]

great condition coin find

[creeper71]

It's a large motto 2 center

[wingmaster]

Awesome shape nice find for sure WTG man.

[peanut]

[RPG]

That's a beautiful 2 center.

Randy

[terpfan]

I think maybe it's the large motto. Here's a page comparing the two. Notice the difference in the stems of the leaves on the right side of "WE."

http://www.coinfacts.com/two_cents/1864_two_cents.html

Definitely a large motto. For me, the easiest way to distinguish the two versions is in the shape of the letter E in the word WE. In the large motto version, the E is tall and narrow, and the outline forms a vertical rectangle. In the small version, the E is short and squatty, and the outline forms more of a square.

[spartacus53]

WTG on that 2 cent piece, it is in remarkable condition showing little wear.

[crazyjarhead]

WTG on that 2 cent piece, it is in remarkable condition showing little wear.

Thanks for the help and comments