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1858 Flying Eagle Cent in Nickel or German Silver
Judd-217a, Snow-PT9b, PR65

1858 DT1C Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-217a, Pollock-240, Snow-PT9b, High R.7, PR65 PCGS. Ex: Eliasberg-Simpson. Low Leaves Reverse. The regular dies trial issue for the 1858 Small Letters Flying Eagle cent. Struck in nickel or German silver with a plain edge. According to USPatterns.com, there are three pieces confirmed in this composition, plus two more in copper. Light golden toning covers each side. Clean and beautifully contrasted.
Ex: Possibly the Richard B. Winsor Collection (S.H. & H. Chapman, 12/1895), as part of the 12 piece set; possibly to J.M. Clapp; possibly Clapp Estate via Stack's (1942); Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection (Bowers and Merena, 5/1996), lot 124; Richard Jewell Collection (American Numismatic Rarities, 3/2005), lot 1016.
Important Selections from The Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part XI.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 29BX, PCGS# 11905, Greysheet# 12281)


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2024
10th-14th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 31
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Sold on Jan 11, 2024 for: $66,000.00
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