1873 2C Open 3, RB PR(PCGS#3655)

The Regency Auction 43

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

36

Grade

PR65+RB

Price

6,169

Lot Description

The final issue of this obsolete denomination, the 1873 two cent is a Proof Only mintage and very popular as such. A key issue in the short lived series. This is a very attractive GEM! Rich, brick red color has traces of iridescent toning overtop which attests to the supreme originality of the surfaces. The fields have a moderate reflective texture --it is not dull at all! Well struck, this lovely piece has no spots, discolorations, carbon or serious marks of any kind, and, to this eye, is closer to PR66 than PR65. Only 500 were struck. PCGS 25, NGC 24, CAC 12. This is the only PR65+ RB at PCGS. The most recent PCGS PR65 RB CAC was the Larry H. Miller Collection coin, which brought $4,920 in December 2020 and we sold a PCGS PR66 RB CAC for $13,513in August 2020. This coin should realize around the Collectors Universe value of $6,250, or more. Good luck! Cert. Number 40221972 PCGS # 3655.00