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1856 Flying Eagle Cent, PR64
Richly Toned Snow-9 Variant

1856 1C Snow-9 PR64 PCGS. The 1856 Flying Eagle cents were made in abnormally large quantities for a proof production, in order to show members of Congress -- and likely other influential persons -- how the new small-size cent would appear. Normal proof productions were on the order of a handful to a couple of dozen pieces each. The outsized production likely explains why so many of the proof 1856 Flying Eagles are of low quality, despite markers -- bold details and squared-off rims -- that clearly confirm their proof status.

This is a medium-brown piece that shows some iridescent mint red and blue in the obverse fields, producing a modicum of contrast with the devices. The reverse is a deeper olive-brown. Although a small, shallow scrape appears to the right of the date under the eagle's claw, there is much premium appeal about this coin, one deserving of a strong bid and a special place in a select collection. Certified in a green-label holder.
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 5/2008), lot 2248.
From The Jona Collection.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 147890, Base PCGS# 2037, Greysheet# 340423)

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel
Weight: 4.70 grams
Weight: 0.15oz

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