Info needed for 1863 Pattern 2 cent piece

Rollerman

I know I found it once before, but can't seem to now. Does anyone know of a link to this in formation? Thanks!
Pete

carabonnair

There is some more information at uspatterns.com
http://uspatterns.stores.yahoo.net/j306p371.html

MrHalfDime

Perhaps this article https://coinweek.com/featured-news/u-s-coin-patterns-less-5000-pt-2-two-cent-pieces/ from Coinweek contains the information on the 1863 two cent pattern you seek? There are apparently several 1863 two cent patterns (J-305, J-306, J-307, and J-308) with the image of President George Washington.

stash

http://coinauctionshelp.com/Pattern_Guides/twocentshield.html#.VbgLY7Ul_Sh

LoveMyLiberty

Go to coinfacts, look at patterns section,
look at J-305 to J-318 for 2c 1863 pieces.
Or get the book U.S. Pattern Coins, 10th edition.

Rollerman

Thanks "lovemyliberty" I enjoyed the link BUT I was looking for some information about the 1863 2 center. I looked at something that told about this pattern coin, I seem to remember it said that this was the first coin to have the image of George Washington on it, though it never made it to production. I need the info for a display I'm thinking about doing. The title will be: "The 2 center. A coin of firsts." Then I would go on to tell about the coin and the fact about Washington and it being the first to carry the "In God We Trust".