Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 10

Coin and Currency Auction

Flying Eagle Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 177		1856 Flying Eagle Cent. EF-40 but cleaned. This one has been poorly cleaned, and the surfaces show evidence of mishandling. Someone skilled at working with copper could make this one look much better if it was properly retoned. Rare and in demand, this first year of issue of the small cent was enormously popular. Government officials finally responded to years of complaints about the poor condition of the large cents still in circulation and were also trying to rid the public of large numbers of foreign silver coins circulating, many of them counterfeit. The new small cent seemed to be the perfect solution, and in some regards succeed in their quest to produce a uniform (and local) circulating medium. Most of the survivors have been cleaned and mishandled over the years, as these 1856 cents have been collected since their time of issue. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,485
Lot 178		1857 Flying Eagle Cent. MS-60. A pleasant coin for the date collector as it is well struck and retains original mint surfaces and color. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $1,093
Lot 179		1857 Flying Eagle Cent. AU-55. Softly impressed on the eagle's tail and head, but this is as struck. A couple of tiny flecks are noted on the obverse. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $115
Lot 180		1857 Flying Eagle Cent. These all grade AU-50 or better. The 1858 L.L. has graffiti under the eagle, which has been partially effaced by dull scrapes. Note the 1858 S.L. has a die crack which spears the eagles head through his eye. All three look like they were lightly cleaned too, in the past. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $529
Lot 181		1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Large letters. Both grade Fine to VF. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $40 - 50. View details	Realized $63
Lot 182		1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Small letters. PCGS graded MS-64. Hazy wood grain toning mostly on the reverse, with a solitary red spot below the E of STATES. Fully struck on the eagle, and minor weakness is noted on ONE at the central reverse. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $863
Lot 183		1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Small letters. ANACS graded MS-63. This one has minor doubling on the obverse, as often seen. Toned with deep golden hues but still flashy when held under a light. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $552