1858 1C Large Letters MS66 PCGS. CAC....

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1858 Large Letters Cent, MS66
Well-Struck and Impressively Lustrous

1858 1C Large Letters MS66 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Joshua and Ally Walsh Collection. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. The surfaces on this honey-gold Premium Gem are quite well-struck, save for the usual minor softness on a few tail feathers. Impressive cartwheel flash complements the near-pristine preservation; only the faintest contact appears below the eagle's beak.

Variety: Large Letters. High Leaves Reverse, Closed E in ONE.

Population Data (7/14): PCGS reports 27 MS66 with one finer, an MS67. NGC shows only five MS66. CAC shows five MS66 and none finer.

Heritage Commentary: The 1858 in Premium Gem grade is seen a bit more often than the 1857, and this example represents an important type coin at this grade level. The Flying Eagle cent was produced for only two years, excluding the coveted 1856 issue.

Provenance: Joshua & Ally Walsh Collection / FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2006), lot 685; Joseph C. Thomas Collection / Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2009), lot 1087; Bowers and Merena (8/2009), lot 231.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 272V, PCGS# 2019, Greysheet# 15315)

Weight: 4.70 grams

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel

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