1870 Two-Cent Piece. MS-66 RD (PCGS). The first two-cent issue with a circulation strike delivery of fewer than 1 million coins, the 1870 is a scarce-to-rare offering in all Mint State grades. Most such pieces exhibit either BN or RB surfaces, with full Red examples seldom encountered. Easily among the finest known in todays market, this high Condition Census Gem coin possesses full luster on both sides. Otherwise medium-orange color displays intermingled pale-rose highlights on the reverse. The obverse is a bit lightly struck, but the reverse is sharp throughout, and both sides are equally free of worrisome blemishes. A gorgeous coin that will please even the most discerning numismatist.
