1871 Two-Cent Piece. MS-66 RD (PCGS).Charming light orange surfaces are fully original with outstanding softly frosted luster. Razor sharp striking detail throughout, both sides are also silky smooth in texture and as close to pristine as one could realistically hope to acquire in an example of this low mintage issue. The second to last year of the two-cent piece issued for circulation and the third to last date for the entire denomination, the 721,250 coins struck in 1871 entered circulation with little notice. Mint State survivors are among the scarcest for the type, and most are confined to the BN or RB categories due to toning. As a premium quality Gem with full Red surfaces, the coin offered here is among the finest known to PCGS and would make an impressive addition to any advanced collection.PCGS Population: just 6; 0 finer.
