Motto Varieties – Washington Quarter – Two Cent
Small Motto – Large Motto – Light Motto – Medium Motto – Heavy Motto
The different motto varieties on US Coins are usually a purposeful change in the design of the motto so it strikes better or makes the appearance of the coin more aesthetic. You have light, medium and heavy for certain Washington Quarter dates and mints, and you have a large and small motto for 1864 US Shield Two Cent pieces.