No Motto. Just 60,000 minted from leftover 1865 dies. The Coinage Act of 1865 called for the addition of the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. However, the new dies didn’t arrive in San Francisco until March of 1866. This is a nice problem-free example with light coin-gray surfaces.

Well detailed with russet toning on predominately silver-gray surfaces.

Well struck and lustrous with a crisp white reverse and olive-green toning on the obverse.

Sharply struck with original lightly toned surfaces and strong underlying luster.

Sharply struck with a blend of predominately mint red and light tan.

Dramatic and obvious doubling of IN GOD WE TRUST with the first impression shifted too far to the left. The arrows and leaves on the left side of the shield are also clearly doubled. This is an outstanding example with vibrant luster that is nearly full red. The strike is sharp so that all the […]

Sharply struck and lustrous with choice surfaces that have a nice blend of mint red and soft olive-brown. Minimal marks and no spots!

Lustrous surfaces show excellent preservation for the grade, with only minor marks and smooth, original texture. The strike is crisp, and the color balance leans more toward red than brown, making it especially desirable among red-brown designations.

A pleasing example of this better date with lustrous surfaces and a nice blend of mint red and soft brown.