1856 1C Flying Eagle S-5 PR65 认证号81233877, PCGS号401220

EEPS. PDS (14: 4,5,5). Wright Flyer collection. This is an outstanding example with great mirrors & nearly flawless surfaces. It has a shot @ PR66. There are a few old pieces of debris in the protected areas, but the are not invasive to the metal. The only mark mentionable is a minor contact mark above the “ON” in One on the reverse. The dies show heavy polish with die striations. This is the original proof die pair. It is the earliest usage of both dies, so it can be placed in the 1856 striking period. The obverse is later used on S4 & the reverse on S9. Only 15 examples of the Snow 5 die pair are known. These are special as they are from the original striking period & are likely presentation pieces.