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***Auction Highlight*** 1856 Flying Eagle Cent Snow-9 1c Graded ms63 details By SEGS (fc)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:11,000.00 USD Estimated At:9,000.00 - 18,000.00 USD
***Auction Highlight*** 1856 Flying Eagle Cent Snow-9 1c Graded ms63 details By SEGS (fc)
***Auction Highlight*** 1856 Snow-9 Flying Eagle Cent 1c Graded ms63 details By SEGS. The 1856 Flying Eagle cent is a very important coin in American history, as it was very instrumental in popularizing coin collecting throughout America in the late 1800’s.
The 1856 Flying Eagle cents were initially struck as presentation pieces and to introduce them to members of Congress and other dignitaries. Records indicate that at least 634 examples were produced for this purpose alone. However, in the ensuing months, it is believed that additional examples were produced at different intervals, so that they can also be presented to additional government dignitaries. It is not known exactly how many 1856 cents were produced, but estimates range anywhere from 1,500 to about 2,150 examples. Whatever the exact figure is, one thing is for certain. There has never been enough coins in existence to meet the high demand. One of the clearest indications of the 1856 Flying Eagle cent's popularity, is the prices they command when they do become available. Even in the lowest grades such as Good-4, most examples will command thousands of dollars A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation