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1871 Two Cent, PR67 Red and Brown
Sole Finest at Both Services

1871 2C PR67 Red and Brown NGC. A gorgeous Superb Gem with blended shades of salmon-pink, violet, and lilac. Flashy and impeccably preserved. TRUST is widely die doubled, characteristic of the entire proof issue, although not diagnostic since the obverse die was also used to produce business strikes.

Population Data (8/15): This Superb Gem proof is the sole finest Red and Brown example at either leading certification service.

Heritage Commentary: The 1871 has the second-highest proof mintage in the short-lived two cent series after the 1870. The Mint manufactured an estimated 960 proofs, of which this is one of the finest survivors. Destined for a top-notch Registry Set.

Provenance: ANA Signature (Heritage, 7/2005), lot 5402.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22NH, PCGS# 3646, GSID# 2748)

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & zinc
Weight: 6.22 grams
Weight: 0.20843oz
Mintage: 960


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
October, 2015
28th Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Oct 28, 2015 for: $6,462.50
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