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1855 Flying Eagle Cent
Judd-173, PR66 Brown

1855 P1C Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-173, Pollock-198, Low R.7, PR66 Brown PCGS. Ex: Simpson. The Flying Eagle cent pattern in large format, featuring a hooked-neck eagle on the obverse and ONE CENT in the center of the reverse surrounded by a small laurel wreath. Struck in bronze with a plain edge. The Flying Eagle cent patterns exist in large and small format. The bronze and copper examples of this design are identified as Judd-172 and Judd-173. Originals and restrikes exist and metallurgical testing is required to differentiate between them. This exquisitely struck Premium Gem proof has hints of mint red on the obverse with lovely pale blue and violet toning. The reverse is sky-blue and light brown. Population: 2 in PR66 Brown, 0 finer (12/23).
Important Selections from The Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part XI.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 29AT, PCGS# 11748, Greysheet# 12211)


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Auction Dates
January, 2024
10th-14th Wednesday-Sunday
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Sold on Jan 12, 2024 for: $10,500.00
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