Top-of-the-Pop Proof 1869 Two-Cent Piece

PCGS PR-67RD

1869 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-67 RD (PCGS).

A fantastic candidate for inclusion in a top flight specimen type or date set, this lovely coin really should be seen to be fully appreciated. The surfaces are extremely beautiful in vivid pinkish-rose color that remains as bright and fresh as the day of striking. The strike is as sharp as would be expected for the method of manufacture, with even the most intricate design elements fully rendered. Universally reflective in finish and silky smooth in appearance, it is nearly impossible not to be dazzled by this Superb Gem. The year 1869 is the sixth in which the United States Mint at Philadelphia struck Proof two-cent pieces. The mintage is unknown since Mint employees did not begin recording the number of Proof minor coins produced until 1878. Most numismatic references follow the Guide Book in providing an estimated mintage of 600+ Proofs for this issue, that total representing the number of silver Proof sets created that year (each of which also included examples of the minor coin denominations). Since additional minor coin Proof sets were also prepared, the actual mintage of the Proof 1869 two-cent piece is likely on the order of 850 to 1,100 coins, the estimated mintage for the Proof 1869 Shield nickel provided by Q. David Bowers in his 2006 Guide Book on that series. This is the single finest full Red Proof 1869 two-cent piece known to PCGS, a Condition Census rarity that is worthy of the strongest bids.

PCGS# 3641. NGC ID: 274Y.

PCGS Population: 1; 0 finer in this category.