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Rich, Full Red PR64 Closed 3 1873 Two Cent Piece

1873 2C Closed 3 PR64 Red PCGS. The so-called "Crime of '73" eliminated numerous denominations, including the two cent piece. Only 600 pieces were produced in 1873, all proofs, minus an unknown number that were melted on July 10. This is a rich, cherry-red example that is completely detailed, and the surfaces show only a couple of small specks of carbon. A couple of shallow contact marks in the reverse fields account for the grade. Population: 23 in 64, 31 finer (2/05).(#3653) (Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2753, PCGS# 3653, GSID# 2759)

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & zinc
Weight: 6.22 grams
Weight: 0.20843oz
Mintage: 600


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
March, 2005
24th-25th Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
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Sold on Mar 24, 2005 for: $2,530.00
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