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Vibrant Gem 1857 Flying Eagle Cent

1857 1C MS65 PCGS. Bright salmon and apricot luster characterizes this 1857 Flying Eagle cent, a Gem from the first year of official circulation issue. A strongly struck coin which has as its most interesting feature a "line" of luster that runs from the eagle's body to the 5 in the date, possibly from an imbalance in the die surface. PCGS has graded 14 finer pieces (7/10).(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
August, 2010
11th-15th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Aug 12, 2010 for: $4,025.00
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