1856 1C Snow-9 PR65 PCGS. CAC....

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1856 Flying Eagle Cent, PR65
Sharply Struck Snow-9 Example

1856 1C Snow-9 PR65 PCGS. CAC. Although technically a pattern, the 1856 Flying Eagle cent was produced in both proof and business-strike formats, and in quantities that greatly exceed the typical production quantities of patterns from the mid-19th century. At any rate, today the issue is firmly ensconced with the 1877 and 1909-S in the pantheon of avidly sought key-date cents in the Indian and Flying Eagle series.

Rick Snow theorizes that the obverse die for the Snow-9 1856 Flying Eagles was "probably produced in early 1857 and used first on S8." The reverse was one of the original dies and initially used to strike the Snow-5 variety. The Snow-9 Flying Eagle cents were "probably produced during a long period starting in late 1857 and continuing until 1860." Certainly, as the most commonly found die pairing for the proof 1856 issue, specimens are encountered in numerous different die states or stages. The present piece shows a bold and rather long die line on the lower-left bow of the wreath ribbon on the reverse, and the die line above the I in UNITED is plain. This piece is considerably more attractive than the typical Snow-9, with reddish-orange, lustrous surfaces that have mellowed slightly on the reverse, and there is much eye appeal present. A sharply struck and delightful coin, certified in a green-label holder. PCGS has certified only six numerically finer examples (5/18).
Ex: Baltimore Signature (Heritage, 7/2008), lot 1524, where it realized $27,600.
From An Important New York Collection.

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

Weight: 4.70 grams

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel

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