1864 2 cent SM

Hi
I just got an 1864 2 cent piece back from PCGS. They labeled it MS62 Small Motto FS-401 (FS-000.5)
Can anyone tell me what FS-401 (FS-000.5) means?
Thanks

 

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Steve:
Welcome, and it refers to the Cherrypicker's Guide (Fivaz & Stanton)
The FS # is the listing number in the current volume #1 of the Guide.
The Small Motto is 000.5 as listed in the Guide.
Not sure what the FS-401 is.

The Breen # is 2371, so it isn't that.

 

By the way, that is a great coin!
Hopefully you managed to cherrypick it!

 

It would be great if you could post a pic of the coin. I just love the 2 and 3 cent coins.:thumb:

 

Thanks for the help. I got notice yesterday that that was the grade that they were shipping back. When I receive it, I will post a picture. Thanks again.

 

1864 2 Cent SM Motto PCGS MS62

I wanted to post 3 pictures of this coin. Couldn't get the file sizes down to what the Forum would accept.
Thanks again.

 

Steve:
That is one really nice SM.
:thumb:

 

The 000.5 is the FS number in Volume 1 of the fourth edition of CherryPickers. The numbering system was change with the fourth edition. FS-401 was the number for it in the earlier editions. (I many have those backwards as I don't have any of the editions of CherryPickers.)

 

Not sure what the Cherrypickers guide has to say. I have one around here somewhere.

That is ONE NICE small motto and I'm a Two Cent Junkie!

Looking at the surfaces of that piece I'm surprised it didn't get a higher grade. TRUST looks weak but that's a mint issue. How does the reverse look?

Damn nice coin!

 

Nice variety! Was it a cherrypick. As far as the FS numbers, I think Conder has it right.

 

I now have a "Cherrypickers' Guide" fourth edition volume one. I also managed to upload a picture of the reverse. Thanks again for all the help.

 

That is a beauty! Nice coin! :thumb:

 

yum, that thing is niiiiice.