1857 1C Flying Eagle, CAM PR(PCGS#82040)

The January 2013 Americana Sale

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

13088

等级

PR65CAM

价格

212,309

详细说明

1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-PR3. Doubled Die Obverse. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. <strong>Die Variety: </strong>This variety shows a heavy die file mark from the rim through the N of UNITED, with slight doubling present in the obverse legend visible when closely examined. These dies struck both Proofs and circulation strikes later, and are highly collectible today.<br /> <br /> <strong>Strike:</strong> Boldly impressed on the eagle and legend for the obverse, the reverse with diagnostic softness on the third cotton leaf down on the right side of the wreath, crisp elsewhere.<br /> <br /> <strong>Surfaces: </strong>Free of spots and the color is a blend of golden-tan with rose accents. Incredible quality for one of these rare Proofs, especially so with the Cameo contrast. Identifiable by a minor lintmark right of the date.<br /> <br /> <strong>Pedigree: </strong>Heritage's sale of the Estate of Robert R. Collins, Part III, July 2008, lot 1526; Legend Numismatics; Cardinal Collection.<br /> <br /> <strong>Commentary:&nbsp;</strong>The mintage of the Proof 1857 Flying Eagle cent is not known, but it is likely no more than 100 or so pieces. In terms of market appearances it is a couple dozen or more times rarer than an 1856 Flying Eagle cent! There were very few Proof sets made in 1857, as the momentum of coin collecting was just starting and did not get underway until 1858. Further, the very few people ordering 1857-dated Proof sets likely obtained the large copper cent rather than the later Flying Eagle cent. In any event, today a Proof 1857 Flying Eagle cent in any level of preservation, Proof-63 upward, is a great rarity, a fact not widely appreciated.