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1866 Proof
| Weight | 6.22 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 725 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-918 |
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The 1866 proof two-cent piece was produced in a mintage of approximately 725 coins. The higher proof output, combined with the falling circulation strike production, marked a turning point in the denomination's character. The proofs were increasingly becoming the main reason the two-cent piece continued to be made, as the commercial role of the coin diminished. Proof collectors kept the series alive long after commerce had moved on.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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