In 1864, two different first-year 2¢ varieties were created: the Small and Large Motto. This attractive, red-brown coin is the important Large Motto variety, mate to the earlier Small Motto. According to Walter Breen in his , this variety was created when new dies with the larger letters were put into use. The first-year 1864 Large Motto variety is needed by all collectors, so why not make this red-brown two-cent piece yours?