Please compare this coin to the current eBay auction photos of the CACG MS64BN graded coin listed for $7,900+.
On other similar, current auctions, those coins do NOT display the STRONG DOUBLING on BOTH Arrows (as shown on the right Arrow near 'TRUST' - photos #3, #5, #7, and #9), AND, the strong doubling on 'IN GOD WE TRUST' lettering, AND, the strong doubling on the Motto's Label Ribbon.
THIS 1867 has STRONG DOUBLING throughout.
A RARE, true FS-101 DDO DIE 1 variety, PCGS Genuine 2-Cent Piece with UNC Details... it's too bad that some 'hammer-head' made the unwise decision to clean this nice specimen at some point... I'm not a professional grader, but, my honest opinion is that this coin would grade AT LEAST MS63BN compared to that of the MS64BN graded coin mentioned earlier... just MY opinion, after comparing this coin to other similar coins that PCGS had an assigned grade.
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To recap... VERY STRONG doubling shown:
- In the words: 'IN GOD WE TRUST',
- The Motto Label Ribbon (under 'WE'),
- BOTH Arrows (left AND right).
A quick Google search found AI Overview below:
"The '1867 2 cent DDO motto label' refers to the 1867 two-cent piece with a Doubled Die Obverse (DDO) variety, where the doubling is most prominent on the 'IN GOD WE TRUST' motto label. This is the most significant doubled die variety for the two-cent series and is highly sought after by collectors.
Doubling: The doubling on the obverse is very strong in the motto, making it the most recognizable feature of this variety. It is also visible on the ARROWS.
First motto: This coin is historic as it was the first U.S. coin to feature the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST'.
Rarity: It is a scarce coin in all grades, though less rare than some other issues in the series, and it is PARTICULARLY RARE in UNCIRCULATED condition.
Variety: The variety is cataloged as FS-101."
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