Bold inks stand out against bright premium paper. The full borders are balanced much nicer than one would expect for the grade.

A beautiful virtually new note that exhibits more than ample borders, vivid color, and white paper. Eye appeal is excellent!

Sharply struck with choice original lustrous surfaces.

CAC. Blazing luster and a sharp strike with nice clean surfaces.

Well struck and lustrous with nice problem-free surfaces.

R-5. Similar to the regular issue dies, except the motto GOD OUR TRUST is set directly into the field without a scroll above the eagle. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. This is a lovely example with a gorgeous turquoise tint when tilted under a light.

R-3. Regular issue dies with a plain edge, but struck in bronze rather than the regular issue copper-nickel. Thin planchet variety struck with medallic alignment. This was the Mint’s first time to experiment with bronze. This sharply struck example blends a considerable amount of mint red with soft brown toning.

R-4. The obverse is similar to the regular issue obverse of 1864, with GOD OUR TRUST on the ribbon above the shield. The reverse shows the denomination 2 CENTS sharply curved in a wreath with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around. Struck in bronze with a plain edge. This example shows exceptional preservation with […]

Crisp white luster and a sharp strike with pleasing clean surfaces. A lovely example of this popular Civil War date.