1836 Pattern and Experimental Coins. Pattern Two Cents. Judd-54, Pollock-57. Rarity-6-. Copper. Plain Edge. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. Gold Shield Holder.，<strong>Obv:</strong> An upright eagle with outstretched wings stands on a cloud, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border and the date 1836 below. <strong>Rev:</strong> A laurel wreath encircles the denomination TWO CENTS. Ample pinkish-apricot color remains beneath an overlay of iridescent glossy brown and pale lilac patina. This is a fully struck, semi-reflective example that also offers solid Gem quality.<p>The proposed tenth article of the coinage bill that eventually became the Act of January 18, 1837 would have authorized production of a two-cent piece, as follows:<p><em>"And be it further enacted, that it shall be lawful henceforward to coin two-cent pieces of an alloy composed of nine parts by weight of copper to one of silver, and weighing sixty grains. And that the two-cent piece shall be legal tender of payment, according to the nominal value for all sums less than a dime."</em><p>In the end, however, this article was deleted from the bill and regular issue two-cent production would have to wait until 1864. In anticipation of the earlier authorization, however, Christian Gobrecht and Franklin Peale prepared pattern designs in the autumn of 1836. Apparently these proved popular with collectors during the 19th century because the Mint made restrikes beginning in the late 1850s and likely continuing into the late 1860s/early 1870s. The restrikes are attributable by numerous die cracks on the obverse, as evident on the present example. Copper impressions of either fabric (original or restrike) are scarce with plain edge pieces numbering only about two dozen or so coins. This is one of the finest certified survivors, a beautiful Gem that would serve as a highlight in any collection.，From the Marc Kravit Collection.，
