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

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1856 Snow-9 Flying Eagle Cent, PR65+
Famous Key Issue

1856 1C Snow-9 PR65+ PCGS. CAC. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. The most famous issue of the one cent denomination from the 1850s is the key 1856 Flying Eagle cent that was issued in extremely limited quantities during the transition from the large copper cents that were issued from 1793 to 1857. The Mint was looking for an alternative to the bulky and expensive-to-produce cents of prior years. After numerous trials, they settled on the small size that remains the same today, and they chose a composition of 88% copper and 12% nickel. The new composition resulted in a coin that was much lighter in appearance than the earlier coins. The present Gem proof is a remarkable representative that features bold design elements and satin fields. Both sides display marvelous golden-brown surfaces with delicate blue and violet overtones. Population for all varieties: 62 in 65 (4 in 65+), 7 finer (3/23).

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

Weight: 4.70 grams

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel

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