1869 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-65 RD (PCGS).，This beautiful Gem two-cent piece exhibits vivid orange and pale rose color on fully impressed, nicely mirrored surfaces. This lovely example would do justice to any high grade collection. Struck at a time when the U.S. Mint had not yet started to record yearly mintages for Proof minor coins, the number of 1869 two-cent pieces produced is unknown. Although most numismatic references provide an estimate of 600+ pieces, the actual mintage is probably on the order of 850 to 1,100 Proofs. Most of these coins were distributed as part of the years silver and minor Proof sets, with additional specimens made for individual sale. This is one of the nicest that we have offered in recent memory, and it is sure to see spirited bidding among discerning collectors.，From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Earlier from our (Stacks) sale of June 2005, lot 1084.，
