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- 1871 2c MS RB
1871 2c MS RB
1871 2C MS66 Red and Brown PCGS Secure....
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1871 2c PCGS AU Details (Cleaning)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1871 2c PCGS AU Details (Cleaning)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1871 2c PCGS AU Details (Cleaning)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1871 2c PCGS AU Details (Cleaning)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1871 2c ANACS AU58 Details (Corroded)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1871 2c ANACS AU58 Details (Corroded)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 2702)
The 1871 Two Cent Piece is a scarcer type coin as the mintage is below a million coins, which is on the lower side for its series. Extremely common in all grades up to the finest of gems which are just slightly scarce. The color designations show a very gradual increase in value and rarity with only the highest graded red gems being rare.
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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