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1856 1C PR63 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:13,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1856 1C PR63 NGC
<B>1856 1C PR63 NGC.</B></I> Snow-9. The most frequently encountered die combination for 1856 Flying Eagle cents. The short die scratch to the left of the left stem below the bow knot is apparent. What is not as apparent is the die line above the I in UNITED (but it is present). Always of interest to collectors of this short-lived series, 1856 Flying Eagle cents are generally regarded as patterns. They were struck in relatively small numbers compared to a regular issue, but large numbers when compared to most patterns. As a result, the 1856 has been generally regarded as a key issue to the series. The fields are moderately, but definitely reflective, as one would expect from a proof striking. Fully struck, each side shows slight granularity in the planchet prior to striking. Light tan-brown color is accented with faint iridescence when viewed with a loupe. An area of planchet roughness is noted around the N in ONE on the reverse and undoubtedly accounts for much of the PR63 grade.<BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> James B. Longacre<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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