1866 2 Cent Piece-Need Some Confirmation

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Z2018 New Member United States 15 Posts	Posted 02/02/2023 12:52 pm I recently came to possess an 1866 2 cent coin that was a fine addition to my collection. Further inspection of the coin led me to a couple of interesting discoveries. I would appreciate confirmation or correction regarding my conclusions. I have not posted here in a while, but visit often to help with climbing the learning curve so essential to coin collecting. I noticed some doubling on the obverse in the word AMERICA. At first, my heart was racing because the only Double Die I was aware of was the 1867. I did some research and learned of Longacre Doubling, but I don't believe that is at work here. I believe this to be Machine Doubling. Secondly, I noticed what I believe to be a small die crack between the D in UNITED and the rim of the coin. Thirdly, I believe neither of these imperfections, while interesting, have anything to do with the value of the coin. Please confirm or deny. As always, all input is appreciated. Edited by Z2018 02/02/2023 1:15 pm Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/02/2023 1:15 pm You are correct on both counts,MD and small die crack. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25055 Posts	Posted 02/02/2023 1:19 pm Z2018, that's a beautiful deuce! And great pictures, too. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187950 Posts	Posted 02/02/2023 1:23 pm Quote: Sorry Wrong Forum Fixed. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/02/2023 1:37 pm Super coin! to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 02/02/2023 2:22 pm There is a single Double Die Reverse " DDR" Two Cent Piece and it is the 1866, but this is not one of them. You are correct on the MD and not Longacre's Doubling as well. There are many Double Die Obverse " DDO" coins in the Two Cent series: 1864 Small Motto all Proofs and Business strikes are DDO 1864 Large Motto - 9 different DDOs 1865 Plain 5 - 6 different DDOs and 1 Proof DDO 1866 - 1 DDR 1867 - 3 DDOs and 1 Proof DDO 1868 - 1 DDO 1869 - 1 DDO 1870 - 1 DDO 1871 - 4 DDOs 1872 - 1 DDO Only the Fancy 5 and 1873 closed and open 3 Proofs don't have any known DDO found. That's 28 total double dies in the Two Cent series, (that we know of so far). Most are pretty small spread and low interest but many are recognized by NGC/PCGS/ANACS for variety labels. The 1866 DDR is a neat example here are some photos of what and where to look for it: It does appear your coin has a slight "railroad rim" to it, where the coin is struck slightly out of collar, as well a small rim Cud on the reverse around 11:00 - I like it as it's interesting and the die cracks make it more so IMO. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Edited by westcoin 02/02/2023 2:27 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 02/02/2023 6:08 pm Great info @west! I don't see that Cud listed on cuds-on-coins yet. @z20, consider sending it in as the discovery coin. http://cuds-on-coins.com/two-cent-cuds-1864-1873/ "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
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