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Gorgeous 1857 Flying Eagle Cent, MS66
Tied for Finest Graded

1857 1C MS66 NGC. The glowing orange-gold, jade, and honey-almond hues prevailing make it appear as though the eagle is flying into a lovely sunset on this gorgeous piece. The strike is marginally soft at S O in STATES OF, but all other surface details are quite pleasing. One of only a dozen so certified at NGC, and there are none finer (12/09).(Registry values: N4719)

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 Info

Auction Dates
January, 2010
6th-10th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 14
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 6, 2010 for: $6,325.00
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