1865 Two-Cent Piece. Plain 5. Proof-66 RD (PCGS). OGH.This breathtakingly beautiful premium Gem exhibits wisps of powder blue and reddish-orange iridescence to otherwise deep rose surfaces. Wonderfully original and expertly preserved, the surfaces are smooth in hand and temptingly close to pristine. A tiny, shallow planchet void at the lower right obverse border is made and mentioned here solely for accuracy. Fully struck with some semblance of cameo contrast between the fields and devices when viewed with the aid of a strong light source.<p>The second year 1865 two-cent piece has an unknown mintage as the Mint did not record the number of Proof minor coins struck during that era. Most numismatic references provide an estimate of 500+ pieces, most survivors of which do not even approach the quality and eye appeal of this beautiful example. A find for collectors building high grade Proof type or date sets.
