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Flashy 1858 Large Letters MS66 Cent

1858 1C Large Letters MS66 PCGS. Ex: Joshua and Ally Walsh Collection. High Leaves Reverse. Closed E in ONE. Well struck save for the usual minor softness on a few tail feathers. This honey-gold Premium Gem possesses impressive cartwheel flash and has only the faintest contact below the eagle's beak. An important type coin at this level of preservation, since the Flying Eagle cent was produced for only two years, excluding the coveted 1856-dated variety. Population: 27 in 66, 1 finer (3/09).
From The Joseph C. Thomas Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 272V, PCGS# 2019, GSID# 15315)

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel
Weight: 4.70 grams
Weight: 0.14589oz
Mintage: 24,600,000


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2009
29th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
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Sold on Apr 30, 2009 for: $9,775.00
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