1858 1C Large Letters PR(PCGS#2042)
1858 1C Large Letters PR (PCGS#2042)
The November 2012 Baltimore Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 3014
- 等级
- PR1
- 价格
- 51,507
- 详细说明
- Choice Proof 1858 Large Letters Cent 1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Large Letters. Snow-PR1. Proof-64 (PCGS). The offered Proof 1858 Large Letters Flying Eagle cent is certainly one of the nicest to be sold in recent times. Deeply mirrored fields emphasize its desirability. Generally golden-tan on the obverse and reverse with a fine dusting of dark carbon flecks on both sides, common to these early copper-nickel coins. The strike is quite sharp with slight doubling seen on the peripheral devices when closely examined. PCGS records 20 grading events at this level, with finest seen by that service achieving the grade of Proof-65+. Hence, this is one of the better examples found and worthy of a top collection. The Flying Eagle cent design lasted just over two years; despite considerable popularity the cent design was changed in 1859 to the Indian style which continued for the next 50 years.Numismatic Reflections by Q. David Bowers This lovely Proof is a find for the specialist. Relatively few survive at this grade level and of those that do, some are at a lower level within the category. This coin is quite attractive. PCGS# 2042. PCGS Population: 20; 18 finer (PR-65+ finest) within designation.