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Description

1873 Open 3 Two Cent, PR65 Brown
Rich Patina

1873 2C Open 3 PR65 Brown PCGS. Open 3 proof 1873 two cent pieces are challenging to acquire in Gem condition, regardless of color designation. This Gem Brown coin boasts a sharp strike and appreciably reflective fields, all uniformly housed in rich copper-brown patina with its chestnut and burgundy tendencies. A lack of distracting spots gives this coin high marks for eye appeal. Population: 16 in 65 (1 in 65+), 8 finer (8/25).(Registry values: N2998)
From The LS Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2754, PCGS# 3654, Greysheet# 2760)

Weight: 6.22 grams

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & zinc


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Auction Info

Proxy Bidding Ends 
January
15th Thursday 11:50 am CT
Auction Dates
January
14th-17th Wednesday-Saturday
Proxy Bidding Time Remaining 
2 Days 6h 43m 21s
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
Lot Tracking Activity: 23
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(Lots 3390-3932) - 12:00 PM Central Time, Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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Heritage Auctions
2801 W. Airport Freeway
Dallas, TX 75261

Current Bid:
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