1865 2C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS....

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1865 Two Cent, Elusive PR65 Red Cameo
Seldom Seen With Cameo Surfaces

1865 2C PR65 Red Cameo PCGS. This is an unusual coin, a Gem proof 1865 two cent piece with the added Cameo designation from PCGS. Generous mint luster covers both sides and the surfaces are completely within the Red context, but there is perceptible mint frost on the slightly darker devices, contrasting against well-mirrored fields. A strong loupe reveals insignificant flecks that detract not a whit from the excellent eye appeal. The cameo effect is even more pronounced on the reverse, due to the lighter sandy-tan coloration of the fields. A great-looking coin.

Population Data (7/14): PCGS reports this sole example in PR65 (Red) Cameo with two (Red) Cameo pieces in PR66 (one of them PR66+). NGC shows six in PR66 Red Cameo.

Heritage Commentary: In keeping with other copper denominations, for the two cent series PCGS does not specifically denote Red on Cameo-designated coins, but it does not designate Brown or Red and Brown copper as Cameo. NGC designates Red and Brown and Brown copper as Cameo when it deems fit. In any case, and especially at PCGS, Cameo two cent pieces of any stripe are elusive, about 1% of the total proofs at that service. They are also mighty attractive coins, as well.

Provenance: Purchased from NFC Coins (3/2011).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 83629, GSID# 2720)

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & zinc
Weight: 6.22 grams
Weight: 0.20843oz

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