Another Milestone Reached - Two Cent Coppers

Awesome collection, paleoguy! Thanks for posting them!

As a matter of interest, has the 2-cent coin been demonetised or is it still legal tender?

Well done.
Like you I like the design AND the fact that it's a small set.
I completed mine a couple years back.
And like you I didn't do the proofs.

As usual mine are all slabbed because I like NGC Registry Sets.

A worthy effort here, putting this set together, Paleoguy! That 1872 is a very respectable key coin; one that relatively few collectors ever own.

Many years ago, I happened to acquire a Capital Plastics holder, red in color, that I decided to fill. There were no holes for the Fancy 5 or the 1873. Your set reminds me of that effort. I then decided to match the grade and fill it, settling for VG-Fine. Your key coins, Paleoguy, appear to be in better condition than most others. Have you considered the possibility of matching their condition? IMHO, a well-matched set makes for a great exhibit at shows and club meetings ...

I've long been seeking a counterstamped, 1864 small motto that would complete my set. It took me many years to find a counterstamped 1872, and I wonder if I'll live long enough to ever acquire that last, missing variety!?

One of the posters asked about storage. Since this is a relatively small set to assemble, I've found that antique silverware chests can be modified to store such mini-collections. Also, these can be refinished and contribute to an impressive display. I like the chests that have a lift-out tray, allowing me to store pertinent literature and related items beneath the coins/tokens/medals. Also, I've found that numismatic items that have been housed in wooden boxes have remained unimpaired over the years, even when the box has rested in a basement safe up north.

IMHO, that Two Cent collection of yours, Paleoguy, is well worthy of a fine means of display!

Nice group of coins.

I like the small motto and the 67 DDO the most. I have owned two of each both I believe were in similar condition to yours. It will take some hunting but I may be able to find a photo of them.

Until then here is a 1864 large motto I recently sold in hopes of upgrading soon. Turns out I blew the cash on a Lincoln.

Here I found a shot of the full coin and my old small motto which is also a problem coin.

I was looking for a nice unc and I cant afford either of these in that condition.

I sold the one in my previous post in hopes of another upgrade.