Lot 925
1858/7 Flying Eagle Cent. . Snow-1. PCGS graded MS-63. This is a popular and rarely encountered overdate. The quality is outstanding for the grade. It is important to note that the 7 on this example is very bold. There is no mistaking it or questioning its presence. This issue is typically weak on the Eagle's tail and corresponding area on the upper right wreath. This example is no different but the strike is about as well struck as this issue ever comes. The surfaces are quite nice for the grade with only a few light marks, notably on the left wing and in the field to the right of the Eagle. There is a debris strike-through by the Eagle's left wing.
The overdate feature is very sharp and the diagnostic die ship above the date is triangular in shape. This is actually a corner of a 1-digit punch! The broken wing tip is considered a diagnostic for this variety as well, but it is a hub variety and is found on some other dies dated 1857 and 1858.
This is a great coin and worthy of a very strong bid. Pop 16; 26 in 64; 5 in 65. (PCGS # 2022) .
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000.
Ex:The "Chiro" Collection. Eagle Eye Photo Seal accompanies this lot.
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