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1872 2C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 Brown NGC....
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Sold on Jan 7, 2015 for:
$4,465.00
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Description
1872 Two Cent Piece, MS65 Brown
Doubled Die Obverse
Low-Mintage Key
1872 2C Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, MS65 Brown NGC. Close
to 20,000,000 two cent pieces were struck in 1864, the first year
of the denomination. Mintages then declined annually, without
exception, until the "Crime of 1873" ended production. The 1872
business production was just 65,000 pieces. The present Gem
exhibits minor die doubling on WE TRUST. A fully struck and satiny
example with mahogany-brown and forest-green toning. Both sides are
void of contact, although pinpoint flecks are noted near UNITED.Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22NG, Variety PCGS# 38292, Base PCGS# 3612, Greysheet# 81154)
Weight: 6.22 grams
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & zinc
Auction Info
2015 January 7 - 12 FUN US Coins Signature Auction - Orlando #1216 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2015
7th-12th
Wednesday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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