Lot 503
1856 Flying Eagle Cent. PCGS graded Proof 61. Popular key date. Light even toning on both sides. Another example of the fabled 1856 Flying Eagle cent, a date which was produced in both business strike and Proof formats. Whereas many examples were mishandled by the Washington notables who received them from the Mint, the present specimen was obviously well enough cared for since the time it left the coinage press that it has clean surfaces and choice rims. There are no readily apparent contact marks, and the surfaces have originally toned if somewhat muted light brown shades that heighten the appearance of the sharp eagle and wreath (PCGS # 2037) .
Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000.
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| Realized $13,513 |
