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Wonderful Gem 1857 Flying Eagle Cent

1857 1C MS65 NGC. The 1857 Flying Eagle cent was popular with the general public and saved in large quantities. This lovely Gem has softly frosted mint luster and the surfaces display pinkish-tan and golden iridescence. A bit softly struck, as often seen on this date.
Ex: Lewis (Tahoe) Collection (Heritage, 6/2006), lot 193.
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.
(Registry values: N2998)

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

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel
Weight: 4.70 grams
Weight: 0.15oz
Mintage: 17,450,000


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Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2009
29th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
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