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1870 Two Cent, MS65 Red
Tied for Finest Known

1870 2C MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. Light copper-orange surfaces display magenta accents over the lustrous surfaces of this attractive Gem. A fully struck coin, with WE on the banner bold and sharp shield lines. The wreath presents full details. Minor carbon is seen on the reverse in a gathering of tiny spots among the letters of UNITED and below the wreath bow, but these are visible only with a glass. The eye appeal is terrific. Population: 16 in 65 Red, 0 finer (11/18).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 6/2014), lot 4326, where it brought $11,162.50.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 5NAR, PCGS# 3608, Greysheet# 2700)

Weight: 6.22 grams

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & zinc


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2019
9th-14th Wednesday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
20% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 10, 2019 for: $4,080.00
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