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1857[1C] PR64 PCGS.

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1857[1C] PR64 PCGS.
<B>1857<1C> PR64 PCGS.</B></I> Snow-PR1. According to official Mint records, 485 proofs were struck of this issue. Most were apparently unsold and melted or released into circulation, however, as only a tiny fraction, perhaps fewer than 50 pieces, of the original number survives today as a recognizable proof. This specimen was produced from one of three proof dies known for the 1857 Flying Eagle, being characterized by a die file mark from the left serif of the top of the I in UNITED to the rim, and a die scratch that slants downward in the obverse field just below the eagle's beak. A thin veil of milky patina rests over both sides, leaving the viewer to angle the coin in order to appreciate the underlying reflective qualities. The obverse displays a few scattered carbon spots and tinges of forest-green color are seen about the wreath on the reverse. Population: 17 in 64, 11 finer (3/04).<BR><I>From The Barry Donnell Collection.</B></I> <BR><BR><B>Important notice:</B> Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Since eBay bids are not shown to us until we open the lot on the floor, we treat those bids just like floor bids. In most cases the floor responds before the eBay bid is presented to us, due to Internet lag time, so for consistency we have made it a policy that floor bids are always considered first over tie eBay live bids. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.