Lot 1009
1857 Flying Eagle. NGC graded Proof 63. A choice example of this extremely rare coin. The original mintage is unknown, but the combined specimens graded by both PCGS and NGC amounts to fewer than 50, with no doubt many crossovers and regrades reducing the true number in existence. As production of 1857 Large Cents wound down, this new style of "small cent" proved popular with consumers. However, this new Flying Eagle design only lasted a few years, and was quickly replaced with the Indian Cent design in 1859. One of the more difficult Proof type coins to locate in choice condition, this Flying Eagle cent will no doubt find many collectors bidding to add it to their collection.
The surfaces of this coin show a lovely natural tan color, with lighter devices. Boldly impressed by the dies, with the diagnostic die line from the upright of the I of UNITED to the rim, as noted in the Breen Encyclopedia of Proof Coins. A glass will locate some stray hairlines, but none of the other detractions which so often mar these early Proof copper-nickel coins. An opportunity to put away a decidedly rare coin.
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