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1870 Two Cent Piece, PR65 Red
Deeply Mirrored

1870 2C PR65 Red PCGS. An even 1,000 proofs were struck of the 1870 two cent piece. Examination of this coin shows heavy die lapping as seen by the deep polish in the fields and attenuated details at the top of the shield. The surfaces are bright overall with more orange on the obverse and deeper red on the reverse. Traces of a fingerprint can be seen on the lower obverse. Population: 36 in 65 Red, 8 finer (1/12).(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 274Z, PCGS# 3644, GSID# 2744)

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & zinc
Weight: 6.22 grams
Weight: 0.20843oz
Mintage: 1,000


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
February, 2012
2nd-5th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Feb 2, 2012 for: $2,070.00
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