Lot 676
1856 Flying Eagle Cent. . Snow-9. PCGS graded Proof 64. Housed in an old green holder. Only 2,000 pieces minted. Most easily identifiable by the microscopic die line through the U in UNITED continuing to the eagle's beak. This is by far the most frequently encountered variety of the various 1856 Flying Eagle cent varieties. Opinion has it that Proofs from this die marriage were struck in late 1857 through 1860. An attractively mirrored example that features a light overlay of honey-tan toning on each side. It is also a well-balanced coin in which the striking details are sharply brought up on both sides. Plus, there no surface flaws that might separate this coin from its technical and highly beautiful Proof 64 grade. Pop 181; 53 finer, 48 in 65, 4 in 66, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 2037) .
Die characteristics: After working dies were made to strike Flying Eagle cents, the dies were dressed or finished to remove burrs and surface irregularities. Proof dies were given special mirror finishes. Among Proof dies, those dated 1856 were polished less fully than those dated 1857 and 1858. Among nearly all Proof Flying Eagle cents, the Proof surface is not as mirrorlike as that found, for example, on 1857 and 1858 Proof silver or gold coins.
Estimated Value $16,000 - 17,000.
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