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Glittering Choice Proof 1857 Flying Eagle Cent

1857 1C PR64 PCGS. The success of the new Flying Eagle design is most easily seen by a short quote from Rick Snow's book on the series, "In three short years the Mint had produced more nickel cents than in the prior sixty four years of producing the old large cents!" And while more than 17 million cents were struck this year as business strikes, only 50 proofs are believed to have been minted, making this a major proof rarity from the 19th century. This is a deeply reflective example that shows pinpoint striking definition in all areas. The surfaces are bright with pale tan color overall and a few dabs of deeper golden scattered about. A lovely coin overall. Population: 19 in 64, 11 finer (9/04).(#2040) (Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 227B, PCGS# 2040, GSID# 15314)

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel
Weight: 4.67 grams
Weight: 0.14496oz
Mintage: 485

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