1871 2C, RB PR(PCGS#3646)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

4028

等级

PR66RB

价格

35,594

详细说明

1871 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-66 RB (PCGS). CAC. Vivid deep orange mint color shines powerfully through an even overlay of iridescent olive-brown toning. Ideal color blending for the RB designation combines with a full strike and expertly preserved surfaces to establish this as one of the finest Proof 1871 two-cent pieces obtainable. Circulation strike two-cent production fell off markedly in 1866, and yearly mintages continued to fall through 1872, when the final coins of this type were delivered for circulation. Interestingly, yearly Proof mintages climbed somewhat through 1872, indicating more of an increase in demand for silver and minor coin Proof sets than a specific interest in Proof two-cent pieces. Most numismatic sources estimate the mintage of the Proof 1871 at 960+ pieces, the exact mintage unknown as the Mint did not begin recording the number of Proof minor coins struck until the late 1870s. The 1871 is conditionally challenging and can be difficult to obtain any finer than Proof-64 RB. Indeed, the typical example that passes through our hands is a moderately to extensively toned Red and Brown with at least a few distracting carbon flecks or other blemishes. The present example is a premium upper end Gem with abundant eye appeal. Sure to sell for a strong premium. Provenance: From the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911. PCGS Population: 36; 0 finer in this category. CAC Population: 22; 0. To view all items from the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911 click here. To view supplemental information pertaining to the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911 click here. PCGS# 3646. NGC ID: 22NH. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.