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1855 Flying Eagle Cent in Copper
Judd-168 Original, PR62 Brown

1855 P1C Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-168 Original, Pollock-193, R.4, PR62 Brown PCGS. This Flying Eagle cent pattern features a hooked-neck eagle and slanting 5s on the obverse. The diameter is that of a large cent. The reverse is similar to the issued 1855 cent, displaying ONE CENT in the center, surrounded by a circular wreath bound by a ribbon. Struck in copper with a plain edge. Most specimens are originals weighing 90 to 100 grains. About a dozen restrikes exist, with a weight of approximately 112 grains. The present original specimen exhibits a bold strike and unmarked surfaces. Predominately chocolate-brown, with hints of gold on the upper left obverse, and a pair of thin darkly toned alloy streaks near the eagle's beak.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 29AG, PCGS# 11720, GSID# 12227)


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
February, 2023
9th-12th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 30
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
20% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Feb 9, 2023 for: $4,560.00
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