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Proof ***Auction Highlight*** 1855 J-167 Original R5 Flying Eagle Cent 1c Graded Gem++ Proof RB By U

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:8,500.00 - 17,000.00 USD
Proof ***Auction Highlight*** 1855 J-167 Original R5 Flying Eagle Cent 1c Graded Gem++ Proof RB By U
***Auction Highlight*** 1855 J-167 Original R5 Flying Eagle Cent 1c Graded Gem++ Proof RB By USCG. A large cent-sized Flying Eagle pattern featuring a hooked-neck eagle, slanting 5s on the obverse, and ONE CENT in the center of the reverse surrounded by a thick laurel wreath similar to that of a Coronet cent. Struck in copper with a plain edge. Weight 98.46 grains, 99% copper, 0.4% gold. The other 0.6% is assumed to be various trace elements. The obverse of this lovely piece has rich orange color that has faded to medium brown with some splashes of blue. The reverse is brighter golden-orange.In 1854 the Mint started experimenting by producing small pattern cents in order to replace the Large cent coins. The 1855 J-167 Pattern Flying Eagle cent was one of the coin designs that the Mint struck as a possible replacement for the Large cent coins. The 1855 J-167 had a very similar design to the 1854 flying eagle pattern cents, but with some slight modifications, such as having different style 5’s on the date. The example at hand is the finest surviving example, with a stunning patina and beautiful eye appeal, a true coin worth owning. I have included a picture of The Finest Graded at PCGS, a PR65, which realized $9,106 in 2016. I think you will agree ours is more attractive. 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