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1871 2c PCGS Proof 65 RD CAM
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins

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1871 2C PR67 Red Cameo NGC....
Source: Heritage Auctions

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1871 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-67 RD Cameo (PCGS).
Source: Stack's Bowers

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1871 Two-Cent Piece. Proof-67 RD Cameo (PCGS). Secure Holder.
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1871 2C PR67 ★ Red Cameo NGC....
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2C 1871 PCGS PR66 RD CAM CAC
Source: Legend Auctions

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1871 2C PR66 Red and Brown Cameo NGC....
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Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 2751)

The 1871 Two cents is part of a series of Two cent piece coins struck from 1864-1873. Struck in Philadelphia and designated as a Business (PR) strike, this coin is made of 0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc from a mintage of 960 struck.

The 1871 Proof Two Cent Piece has a slightly higher mintage of 960 coins struck. Most of that mintage still exists. Examples with brown and red-brown color are scarce as of PR66 or finer. Full red examples are rare as of PR65. Any cameo surfaces are great rarities in all grades. Search for examples with either nice toning or intense red color.
Obverse: An ornate shield flanked on the left and right by leaves with arrow heads and shanks (crossed behind) appear protruding at the four corners. A ribbon above the shield bears the words IN GOD WE TRUST, making this coin design the first usage this now-ubiquitous motto. The date is positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse: A large numeral 2 with the word CENTS below (smaller) in the center is framed by a well-defined wheat wreath tied at the bottom center by a simple ribbon. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears around the periphery.

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GSID:	2751
Coin Date:	1871
Denomination:	2c / Two cents
Designation:	PR
Mint Mark:	P
Mint Location:	Philadelphia
Mintage:	960
Coinage Type:	Two cent piece
Coinage Years:	1864-1873
Composition:	0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
Strike Type:	Proof
Diameter:	23 mm
Weight:	6.22 gr
Coin Shape:	Round
Designer:	James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:	IN GOD WE TRUST, 1871
Obverse Designer:	James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:	2, CENTS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:	James B. Longacre
PCGS #:	93647
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