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1857 1C MS65 PCGS....
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Description
Fully Struck Gem 1857 Flying Eagle Cent
With Excellent Luster
1857 1C MS65 PCGS. Many 1857 Flying Eagle cents show
profound strike weakness on the wreath and the eagle's tail
feathers. This is undoubtedly from the Mint's unfamiliarity working
with the hard nickel alloy and not knowing how much pressure to
apply to planchets without breaking the dies. The same problem had
to be faced in 1866, when an even higher-content nickel alloy was
used in the new five cent piece. This Flying Eagle cent, unusually,
shows a full strike on each side. The surfaces almond-tan with
excellent luster on both sides.Ex: CSNS Signature (Heritage, 4/20100, lot 110.(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
Auction Info
2010 August Boston, MA Signature & Platinum Night ANA Coin Auction #1143 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2010
11th-15th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
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