1869 2 Cent--Proof or Business Strike, is This Color Natural?

Hi, 2 cents represent a favorite series of mine, and this 1869 is a headscratcher as I cannot tell if this a proof or Business Strike, and whether the color is natural. This coin is in a capital holder for the 1864-72 years. Longcare doubling is an issue I am familiar with, but is there a PUP for a doubled die at the D of United and S of States?

 

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Looks like a Business strike based on the Photos from PCGS of the Proof specimens in my opinion.
Very well struck coin!!

 

Very nice coin, but the denticle weakness @ 5 o'clock on the reverse makes me think that it's a business strike.

 

Nice clash and die break.

 

Based on the rounded rims (not square rims), I'd say business strike.

 

Business strike, nice coin with very few issues.

 

Business strike. It’s well struck, but Proof coins are sharper.

As for color, there’s a better chance that it’s original, but it could be some retoning at a dip. Unless there is a lot of luster under the toning, it would not be a Two Cent piece for me.

 

Nice looking and a definite business strike. Looks like it has a die crack and a die clash. No doubling on the coin.

 

Cleaned AU.

 

Business strike. I think the color natural or an old retoned dip. Tough to tell from pics. Likely market acceptable regardless. It’s also got heavily clashed dies that wouldn’t be seen on a proof