2 Cent - 1864 -Die Break question

coinkat

First, I am aware of the fact that the two cent coins have die breaks and to see one is quite common... not to see one would be uncommon. In any event, I came across an 1864 2 Cent piece that has an unusual die break on the reverse that is fairly significant in that it covers about half of the "E" IN "STATES". The die break is thick from the rim as it covers most of opening of the "E" and then thins out and really doesn't go all that far... only to the edge of the wreath. I have looked in Breen and there is no reference to this, but then again, this could be as common as dirt.

Is there any reference for two cent pieces that may have further information? Any thoughts?

Russ

Looking through Flynn's book, I'm not finding anything that specifically mentions a die crack such as you've described. Any other notable diagnostics?

Russ, NCNE

coinkat

Thanks for looking Russ. Another very lite die crack branches out from this and goes through of and part "OF AMERICA" but that crack is fairly typical and certainly nothing to get excited about.

coinkat

I guess I am not the most observant collector... There is another die break on the reverse that I guess I missed. It extends from the rim through the second "A" in "AMERICA" and extends to the wreath.
This die break is an eye catcher too...I just flat out missed it.

The coin grades EF... not a bad looking example

DHeath

Here's a link to Frank Leone's attribution guide. See if yours looks like 88.

coppercoins

These are typically not listed in any reference since they are not varieties or die varieties, and like you said, are rather common.

coinkat

Thanks Don...this is a big help. I am checking it out.

coinkat

Don:

I could not get the picture to come up but I looked at the description of all the characteristics and you are right. I believe it is 88... well now that we know which one it is, how common is this? Any thoughts?

DHeath

Here's the reverse map. This'll help. I'm not sure a URS has been applied to these guys yet. This is Frank's image from the online guide, so I trust he'll understand my use.

coinkat

Thanks again Don...I went in again and the picture came up. Without question this is it.