1858/7 1C Strong AU55 认证号35712204, PCGS号2022

Ron Guth

The 1858/7 Flying Eagle Cent is the only overdate in this short-lived series; hence, it garners a lot of attention.  The overdate is very subtle and can be overlooked easily, especially since the undertype begins to disappear on later die states.  Look for the right tip of a 7 on the right side of the top of the second 8.  Another identifier is a small, raised chip in the obverse field midway between the date and the eagle's underbelly.  Finally, look for a broken wingtip just below the F in OF.

The Condition Census (Top Ten) for the 1858/7 Flying Eagle Cent consists of five MS-65s and five MS-64s (according to the PCGS Population Report as of Novermber 2011).  Collectors recognize the 1858/7 Cent as a scarce variety, but the Population Report shows how rare it actually is.  Less than 6% of all the 1858 Flying Eagle Cents turned out to be the overdate.  Based on that comparison alone, the 1858/7 should be worth more than 16 times the value of a regular 1858 Cent!