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Description

1857 Flying Eagle Cent, MS65
Rare in High Grade

1857 1C MS65 NGC. A delightful mix of hazel and lighter tan patina covers both sides of this carefully preserved Gem. The strike is razor-sharp, and there are only a couple of nearly microscopic marks. A few minuscule carbon spots define the grade. The 1857 is virtually impossible to locate above Gem. NGC reports only 22 examples in MS66, with none finer (9/25).
Ex: The Thrifty Scot Collection / Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 9/2009), lot 80.(Registry values: N2998)
From The Costa Family Collection, Part II.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2276, PCGS# 2016, Greysheet# 15313)

Weight: 4.70 grams

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel


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Auction Info

Proxy Bidding Ends 
January
15th Thursday 11:50 am CT
Auction Dates
January
14th-17th Wednesday-Saturday
Proxy Bidding Time Remaining 
1 Day 17h 54m 21s
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
Lot Tracking Activity: 23
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Heritage Auctions
2801 W. Airport Freeway
Dallas, TX 75261

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