3066: 1870 2C PR66 Red NGC. This is a flashy brick-red

1870 2C PR66 Red NGC. This is a flashy brick-red Premium Gem proof with expectedly fully struck devices and insignificant carbon. The Guide Book reports that more than 1,000 proofs were minted in 1870, but only a fraction of that production retains full Red status. Census: 14 in 66 (1 in 66+) Red, 2 finer (6/20). Ex: Denver Signature (Heritage, 8/2006), lot 478; Dallas Signature (Heritage, 11/2006), lot 255. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved