1871 2C, RD MS(PCGS#3611)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1244

Grade

MS65RD

Price

9,000

Lot Description

1871 Two-Cent Piece. MS-65 RD (PCGS). Exceptionally vivid surfaces are dressed in a blend of medium rose, reddish-pink and powder blue colors that provide outstanding visual appeal. Fully struck, as well, with silky smooth features that are solidly graded as Gem Mint State. 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, but is a considerable rarity with original Red surfaces. Gem Red examples, like the present piece, are truly significant finds. Provenance: From the Silver Springs Collection. PCGS Population: 15; 13 finer in this category (MS-67 RD finest). PCGS# 3611. NGC ID: 22NF. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.