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1858 Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-204, Pollock-248, R.5, PR 62 Spots Tooled. Flying Eagle pattern with the hook-necked eagle. The reverse has an oak wreath with a broad shield at the top that was intended to replace the tired Longacre agricultural wreath used on his three-dollar coin and Flying Eagle cent. Struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge. Medium honey-tan surfaces. There are several medium sized carbon spots on the obverse that someone has tried to (unsuccessfully) scratch off with a pointed instrument.
Ex: September Long Beach Sale (HNAI, 9/87), lot 1666.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 29BK, PCGS# 11871, Greysheet# 12299)


Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 1998
3rd-6th Monday-Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
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