1857 1C PR64 PCGS. CAC. Snow-PR1....

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1857 1C PR64 PCGS. CAC. Snow-PR1. Rick Snow (2001) notes two diagnostics, a bold die line between the I in UNITED and the rim, and a faint diagonal die line beneath the eagle's beak. Snow states the 1857 "is a very rare proof issue with an estimated mintage of only 50 pieces." He also adds that "proof Flying Eagles of high quality are some of the most aesthetically pleasing coins produced by the U.S. Mint." Few would disagree after beholding the present fully struck near-Gem, which has impressively mirrored fields and noteworthy obverse cameo contrast. The sun-gold and apricot surfaces are nearly immaculate save for minute carbon flecks.
From The Mile High City Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 227B, PCGS# 2040, Greysheet# 15314)

Weight: 4.67 grams

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel

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