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1856 1C Snow-3 MS63 ANACS....
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Sold on Apr 29, 2026 for:
$34,160.00
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Description
1856 Flying Eagle Cent, MS63
Snow-3 Original Striking
1856 1C Snow-3 MS63 ANACS. The 1856 is the first and rarest
date of the small cent series, and examples have been hotly
contested by collectors since its introduction. Indeed, the 1856
Flying Eagle cent was so desired during the late 1850s that it was
unofficially restruck by the U.S. Mint in proof format, typically
from Snow-9 dies. But the present lot is an original striking in
business format from Snow-3 dies, showing light repunching on the 5
in the date. The 1 in the date is centered between dentils. Snow-3
examples are believed to be those coins distributed to congressmen
to promote passage of the legislation. The dusky olive-gold
surfaces of this coin are sharply struck, smooth, and satiny. A
subtle retained lamination is noted on the right ear of corn.
Housed in a small-sized holder. Listed among the 100 Greatest
U.S. Coins.Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 391479, Base PCGS# 2013, Greysheet# 212989)
Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel
Weight: 4.70 grams
Weight: 0.15oz
Auction Info
2026 April 29 - May 2 CSNS US Coins Signature® Auction #1393 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2026
29th-2nd
Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 27
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