1858 1C Small Letters PR65 PCGS. CAC. Snow-PR1....

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1858 Flying Eagle Cent, PR65
Small Letters
Rare Snow-PR1 Dies

1858 1C Small Letters PR65 PCGS. CAC. Snow-PR1. The Snow variety is significant for this piece, as Snow-PR1 is a rarity within the proof die pairs used for 1858 proof cents. Rick Snow writes:

"It should be collected as a separate design combination. It is very scarce with only five examples traced. ... These were likely struck before the Low Leaf dies were ready. They were likely struck at the same time and in equal quantities as the other Large Letter Patterns."

This piece is among the five coins reported by Snow. In the Bowers and Merena Rich Collection catalog it was described as "Among the finest extant examples of the date in the Proof format." While a handful of higher-grade 1858 proofs are known today, this piece does display exceptional eye appeal. Reflective fields complement sharp, satiny devices, with rich rose, gold, mint-green, and lilac hues spread throughout each side. A beautiful, CAC-approved example. Population (all varieties included): 11 in 65 (1 in 65+), 3 finer. CAC: 5 in 65, 2 finer (7/22).
Ex: Wayne S. Rich Collection (Bowers and Merena, 3/2002), lot 1213.(Registry values: N7079)

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

Weight: 4.67 grams

Metal: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel

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