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Description
1856 Flying Eagle Cent
Snow-3, Choice AU
Original Business Strike
1856 1C Snow-3 AU55 PCGS. CAC. A lightly circulated
chocolate-brown representative of this historically significant
issue. 1856 is the rarest date of the small cent denomination, and
most examples are either Snow-3 or Snow-9. The former was struck in
1856 in business format for distribution to Washington officials,
to demonstrate the cent's new, smaller, and more convenient
diameter. Snow-9 proofs were struck in greater quantity during the
late 1850s, for sale to collectors. Thus, the Snow-3 cents are
originals. Many were eventually spent by their non-numismatic
recipients, but the present example did not linger long in
circulation before its rare date was noticed. The eagle's breast
displays light wear, but the golden-brown surfaces are free from
detractions.Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 391479, Base PCGS# 2013, GSID# 212989)
Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel
Weight: 4.70 grams
Weight: 0.14589oz
Auction Info
2017 April 26 - 30 CSNS US Coins Signature Auction - Chicago #1254 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
April, 2017
26th-30th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 17
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