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1857 Flying Eagle Cent, MS65
Sharp, Lustrous Type Coin

1857 1C MS65 PCGS. CAC. A boldly struck Gem type coin, this 1857 Flying Eagle cent displays satiny bronze-gold luster and beautifully preserved surfaces. The obverse shows a couple of spindly die cracks, one from the rim to the eagle's head and another along the top of the date and then up toward the eagle's talons from the 7. A few die lines are present in the forward wing feathers. PCGS lists 17 finer examples (10/15).(Registry values: N2998)

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

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel
Weight: 4.70 grams
Weight: 0.14589oz
Mintage: 17,450,000


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
December, 2015
3rd-6th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Dec 4, 2015 for: $3,055.00
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