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Description

1858 MS 66 PCGS. Large Letters. Superior surfaces with subtle golden, tan, and rose colorations and fields that are nearly devoid of any contact marks. Flying Eagle cents are a short-lived and highly collectible series usually collected as a precursor to the Indian cent series and are quite rare and valuable in high grades. One of only 15 pieces to have been so graded by PCGS (5/96) with none finer.

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

Weight: 4.70 grams

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
May, 1996
29th Wednesday
Internet/Mail Bids: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 188
Sold on May 29, 1996 for: $4,015.00
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