an amazing proof two cent piece

[michael]

here is a coin that is simply just a stunning coin in my opinion

 

NGC pf66 red brown and is a true superb gem++ coin at the upper end of the grade if not better

 

the image barely does justice to this coin

 

usually proof two cent pieces are seen as rather unattractive coins that have at best average eye appeal and dark brown surfaces and the dates most frequently seen are 1869 to 1873

 

this coin for an 1865 is quite unusual as the 1864 and 1865 proof two cent pieces are most frequently toned down being dark dull brown and muted

 

not so with this coin!

 

as in person sight seen this coin has mile deep mirrors with clean clear non-hazy/cloudy mirrors and amazing color

 

the toning dot seen at 1 pm on the obverse rim is not so dramatic in person and is blue

 

there are no hairlines stains or nicks on this coin

 

it would never be designated as a cameo but the devices are in stark contrast to the fields

 

this coin is a total knock out in person and really should not exist

 

as not only is this coin technically superb gem grade

 

but with the special contrast between the devices and the fields

 

combined with amazing color

 

and the date 1865

 

makes this coin the highest degree and magnitude of scarcity

 

michael

[michael]

this above coin is not original mint red on the obverse it is toned fire engine red

 

 

and the colors both obverse and reverse are more vibrant in person sight seen at any angle in any light

 

and even though you can't really see it in the scans of this coin it is a plain 5

 

with the usual die chips on the obverse in the motto IN GOD WE TRUST one at the botton left of the W in WE and the other die chip above the R in TRUST

 

michael

[EZ_E]

Wow, Michael, hands down that is one of the most incredible and awesome coins that I have ever seen, period! Anyone is dreamin' if think that mere bid can even come close to the value of this beauty!

 

And think what my reaction would be if I actually saw it in person instead of your photo!

[Hoot]

Superb coin and a fantastic description and insight into this coin and coin type. Many thanks Michael!

 

Hoot

[michael]

thanks guys!

 

victor and hoot

 

both you gentleman always have something nice to say and your threads on these boards are always intelligent informative and collector oriented

 

michael

[CarlWohlforth]

I was expecting an amazing coin, but, Wow! That really knocked my socks off! It is hard to believe the coin really has fire engine red on the obverse and blue on the reverse. Wild!

[EVillageProwler]

both you gentleman always have something nice to say

 

Uhhh, Michael, Victor and Mark are that way because they have peace of heart from being caregivers and friends of dogs. (Altho' I think Victor's "dog" is a bit too big and more like one of those megabeasts that is an ancestor of the modern dog!)

 

EVP

 

PS Ain't my girls cute? (Look at my sig!)

[Hoot]

both you gentleman always have something nice to say

 

Uhhh, Michael, Victor and Mark are that way because they have peace of heart from being caregivers and friends of dogs. (Altho' I think Victor's "dog" is a bit too big and more like one of those megabeasts that is an ancestor of the modern dog!)

 

EVP

 

PS Ain't my girls cute? (Look at my sig!)

 

 

Great girls EVP!

 

Hoot

[michael]

thanks carl hope you are doing well and always good to see you on here

 

evp i like those two babies of yours in your sig. line they are cute and i bet are extremely well treated

 

michael

[Trime-migration]

Michael,

Spectacular coin and superb description.

Your insistance on perfection shows again.

[michael]

trime always good to see you here please come back more often

 

an unusual coin for a two cent piece with these colors

 

especially so with one side red/orange/pink combo and the reverse aqua blue with some highlights like the colors on the obverse

 

now these colors would be uncommon like this on a proof lincoln cent from the 1960's on up and then to have the two distinct colors on both sides really rare!

 

this proof two cent piece is the ultimate with this look as the coin back in 1865 would have to had been put away many many decades and left like this besides having being put in storagre when it was full blazing proof red to get colors like these and with the storage techniques back in the middle 19 century it is amazing it did not turn dark brown with dull surfaces

 

it is too bad this coin is so underapprecaited and undervalued as such because the same scarce lincoln cent/buffalo nick coin with the pop of this proof two cent piece and with this overall monster look and grade would be priced close to $25,000 easy if not more............

 

 

michael

[MikeKing]

Michael, this is a great post, and a wonder coin. You have really enriched my appreciation of coins in general and reading your posts is always exciting with such beautiful coins. Thanks. Copper can really lend itself to beauty, and two cent pieces can be totally fantastic. This two cent piece being the nicest I have ever seen.

[michael]

thanks mike!

 

you got a good eye and sum things up accurately!

 

it is good to see you on the boards! hope to see you on here more often

 

i called you twice the last two weeks and i will try you tomorrow

 

michael

[papag]

Looking at that coin makes me want to start and collect older coinage than the newer modern ones. That is a really beautiful looking coin. Congratulations on your prize coin.

PapaG

[errorist]

Superb. I bet coins like that line the walls of heaven along with Gods jewels.