Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

U.S. Flying Eagle Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 829		1856 Flying Eagle Cent. PCGS graded MS-61. An original example of this heavily sought after rarity! Uniform light chocolate brown surfaces have subtle blond highlights and lack any serious marks. The only technical characteristics we see that would warrant this grade are some light hairlines, a patch of very tiny horizontal scratches left of RIC and a dull scratch through E of ONE on the reverse. The eagle is bold and without any friction or hits. A small planchet depression exists just below the C of CENT. Apparently Snow-3 variety with the Closed E's on the obverse die. We do note heavy repunching in the date with significant portions of each numeral existing to the right. The 1856 Flying Eagle cent, with a mintage of only 634, is decisively more rare than its proof counterparts and there are only approximately 20-40 examples existent for each grade level from MS-60/61-MS-64 at PCGS. With Flying Eagle cents always being a necessary addition to any small cent collection or U.S. type collection, the business strike 1856 can take that collection to the next level (PCGS # 2013) . Estimated Value $11,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $16,100
Lot 830		Rare 1856 Flying Eagle Cent. NGC Proof 40. Center dot visible on the reverse thus identifying this as a proof. A most pleasing and desirable example for this grade. Struck as a proof thus quite sharp, this coin must have slipped into circulation for a while and quickly rescued, as the surfaces are quite clean and free from noticeable abrasions, nicks and scratches. The classic key-date small cent and in a popular grade this is sure to please its new owner. NGC reports 8 in this grade. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,775
Lot 831		1857 Flying Eagle Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. A common and popular Flying eagle cent with very uncommon eye appeal. Soft steel-blue, olive and straw highlights have settled over fields that possess rich red color. Free from many of the abrasions that are often seen on these coins and we find no reason to not consider this example very close to gem status. There is a small tick at the top left of the last A of AMERICA. Repunching seen on every digit of the date. Squared inner portion of O of OF. A commonly chased after type coin and we are sure this piece will end up in the hands of a quality focused individual (PCGS # 2016) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,150. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,955
Lot 832		1857 Flying Eagle Cent. PCGS graded MS-64. A beautiful and original example of this always popular small cent. The coloration, luster and quality of the surfaces are just as fine as one could hope for. A few scattered abrasions due to the softness of the copper are seen at ED STA but the rest of the coin is flawless. The eagle has a very delicate mint frost to it. Extremely choice and perfect for the "type" collector seeking this famous issue (PCGS # 2016) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 833		1857 Flying Eagle Cent. NGC graded Mint Error MS-62 Broad Struck on T-1 Planchet. A tan and golden mint state Flying Eagle cent that was struck without the collar present, resulting in a spread coin without a rim formerly known as a broadstrike. All design detail is present and the eagle still has a frosty coating to it. From 9:00 to 4:00 the planchet is enlarged outwards in an arcing fashion. A dramatic error on a classic small cent for a small premium. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 834		1857 Flying Eagle and 1858 Flying Eagle Large Letters. PCGS graded MS-62. Two fresh examples of one of the most sought after small cent designs. Both are housed in old PCGS green label holders and quite appealing. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details	Realized $805
Lot 835		1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Large letters. PCGS graded MS-64. Light brown to tan surfaces with radial luster. A single carbon spot is present in the left lower obverse field at 7:00. Minor hairlines in the obverse fields. Even reverse surfaces with hints of rose toning. A great example of the Flying Eagle type. Quickly identified as the Large Letters variety by the fact that AM of AMERICA touch at their bottoms. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 836		1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Small letters. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Here is a beauty! Boldly struck throughout with lustrous surfaces that are prooflike, reminiscence of a proof example. A Premium Quality coin for the assigned grade. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 837		1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Small letters. PCGS graded MS-64. A scarcer variety of this classic small cent type. Bright golden and tan surfaces have hints of reflectivity. A touch of strike weakness is noted on the eagle's breast feathers. There are no carbon flecks on either obverse or reverse. Shallow planchet roughness exists around the ERIC of AMERICA, a characteristic commonly seen on these planchets. The bases of AM of AMERICA do not touch on the Small Letters variety. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 838		A partial set of Flying Eagle and Indian Cents. 1857 thru 1909. Lacks the key dates but does include the following: 1869/8 VF-35; 1868 VF-30; 1870 F-15; 1908-S F-15. All different dates housed in a deluxe Whitman album. Lot of 50 coins. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details	Realized $2,185