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1858 Flying Eagle Cent, PR63
Small Letters, Low Leaves Variety

1858 1C Small Letters Cent PR63 PCGS. The 1858 Small Letters Flying Eagle cent boasts a tiny proof mintage of about 200 pieces., including both High Leaves and Low Leaves varieties. The issue is rare today in all grades. The present coin represents the more available Low Leaves variety, with the leaves in the wreath below the top of O in ONE. The surfaces of this Select example are slightly reflective, with light golden-brown color. The devices are strongly impressed, and a few spots of dark color on the reverse are the only mentionable distractions. Population: 8 in 63, 39 finer (8/10).
From The T.W. Brown Collection.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 272W, PCGS# 2043, GSID# 15318)

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel
Weight: 4.67 grams
Weight: 0.14496oz
Mintage: 280


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Auction Dates
September, 2010
23rd-26th Thursday-Sunday
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Sold on Sep 24, 2010 for: $4,887.50
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