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1872 Proof
| Weight | 6.22 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 950 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-955 |
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The 1872 proof two-cent piece was produced in a mintage of approximately 950 coins. The proof mintage now exceeded any realistic chance of finding a high-grade circulation-strike counterpart. A collector who wants a fully mirrored 1872 two-cent piece in top condition is almost certainly looking for a proof. The business strikes, at only 65,000 produced, are rare in any grade and almost never encountered in choice Uncirculated.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | $1,055 | $1,120 |
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