1871 2C, RD MS(PCGS#3611)

Spring 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3034

Grade

MS66RD

Price

10,800

Lot Description

A beautiful Gem displaying terracotta and brick-red hues to dominant rose-orange mint color. The surfaces are intensely lustrous, with a satiny complexion to the fields and a more frosty luster across the design elements. Sharply struck and free from notable imperfections.<p>The penultimate circulation strike in the two-cent series, the 1871 is one of the scarcer issues of its type with a relatively limited mintage of 721,250 pieces. It can be readily found in lower Mint State grades, nonetheless, but is a considerable rarity with original Red surfaces. Gem Red examples, like the present piece, are truly significant finds. This example is among the very finest certified by PCGS within this color category, and its offering in this sale represents an important opportunity for Set Registry participants and other advanced collectors.