I've found about 8 or 9 in the past 4 years and one was a 1864 small motto . Its seems to be very rare, only found a couple on Ebay. I figure mines worth about $200 or more. Does everyone know that there are about 11 ways to tell it's a small motto? The two biggest ways is first: the D in GOD is slightly smaller than the O. Secondly, The first T in TRUST touches the ribbon. In the large motto theres a 1 mm gap. So next time you find one look very careful. The small motto was the first die used the shortly after they changed the die. That's what I love about detecting, doing the research and finding out more and more about coins. B4 I got into the sport I didnt even now anything about coins B4 the early 1900's. When I got my first 1847 large cent, I was shaking like a leaf, I was so amazed, remember Del?
Now when I find a king george or a large cent I admit it really makes my day still.
Its kind of hard to see because they are soo dark with patina, but see how the "is same size as the "
. The first T touches the ribbon. Large Motto: Big "
Wow! the coins are much better in person. You know what I mean
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