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1870 Proof
| Weight | 6.22 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 1,000 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-947 |
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The 1870 proof two-cent piece was produced in a mintage of approximately 1,000 coins, the highest proof figure in the series to that point. The increase reflected growing collector interest in the denomination as its circulating role diminished. Proof collectors recognized that the two-cent piece was likely to be short-lived, and demand for proof examples rose accordingly.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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