CoinTwo Cent Shield
Year1866
MintPhiladelphia
Graded byNGC
GradeMS 65 RB
SKU8713344008-AQCKSQQM
NotesThis outstanding 1866 United States Shield Two-Cent piece is a premier acquisition for any serious numismatist looking to elevate their historic type coin collection. Certified as a stunning Gem Mint State 65 by NGC, this Civil War-era bronze issue exhibits crisp, razor-sharp design details and incredibly smooth fields. The highly coveted Red-Brown (RB) designation guarantees that the coin still bursts with a vast amount of its original, fiery mint orange luster blended flawlessly with a smooth, warm chocolate patina. Safely preserved in a tamper-evident, archival-grade NGC holder, this specimen represents a rare opportunity to own a exceptionally well-preserved piece of reconstruction-era American financial history.