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1856 Flying Eagle Cent, PR61
Rare Snow-4 Variety, 10 Examples Traced

1856 1C Snow-4 PR61 PCGS. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. A tine off the bottom of the U in UNITED and the Low Leaves reverse identify the Snow-4 (R.7) die marriage. Rick Snow writes that 1856 Flying Eagle cents struck from these dies were likely produced near the middle of 1858 and that they "tend to be quite scarce, with only 10 examples traced." Slightly subdued chestnut-gold and faded copper-brown surfaces show reddish wisps on each side. Design definition is expectedly needle-sharp. A tiny rim bump occurs above AM. Several small flecks of aqua reside appear on each side.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 389777, Base PCGS# 2037, Greysheet# 340421)

Weight: 4.70 grams

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
June, 2020
4th-7th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 25
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Sold on Jun 4, 2020 for: $11,100.00
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