U.S. Coin Auction
1858 Flying Eagle Cent Large Letters PCGS MS64 Premium Choice BU
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| Year: | 1858 |
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| Mint: | Philadelphia (no mint mark) |
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| Denomination: | One Cent - US Coin |
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| Series Type: | Flying Eagle Cent |
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| Grade: | PQ Choice Mint State (MS-64) |
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| Variety: | Large Letters |
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| Grading Service: | Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) |
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| PCGS Coin Number: | 2019 |
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| PCGS Serial Number: | 3435822 |
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Population Report: | 460/175 |
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| PCGS Holder: |
blue
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green
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rattler
( new |
old
) |
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| Composition: | 4.67 grams 88% copper 12% nickel |
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| Diameter: | 19.0 millimeters |
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| Mintage: | 24,600,000 estimate (all varieties) |
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Coin Universe Price: | $1,650 |
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| General Comments: | Attractive Well-Struck Flyer |
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| Return Policy: | 7 Days - 100% Refund Less S&H* |
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Sharp Eagle Eye with Some Original Luster
Grading coins is a subjective endeavor. Every effort has been made to provide photos that assist you in this effort.
The photos are of the actual coin you will receive. Consistent with the declared grade the coin has a very strong strike
with excellent detail in the devices front and back. This planchette reveals two places where the copper-nickel mixture
was not uniform at the top of the eagle's right wing and in a nickel-colored stripe across the left wing. Both sides have
a uniform olive-drab patina with good natural luster coming through in the fields. Common for this issue, the tail feathers
a bit weakly struck, but the eagle eye is sharp and distinct. This is the Large Letters variety, where the "A" and "M" in
"AMERICA" are connected in the serif. The coin has no serious marks or problems. See the photo to see the difference
between the Large and Small letters. Note that this auction is for ONE COIN, the Large Letter variety. The Small Letter
variety is provided for comparison only. Although, I am offering the Small Letter variety in my other auction this week.
The holder is in outstanding condition with only minimal scuffing
in the viewing areas, but nothing that noticably detracts from viewing this impressive piece.
Offered with NO RESERVE, this coin will sell at auction and has a starting price well under its published value.
Also, unlike some sellers who wait to see your feedback, I leave feedback prior to shipping the coin.
That is how sure I am you will be happy with this deal and happy with me.
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trans-Atlantic telegraph cable by exchanging greetings with
Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. However, a
weak signal forces a shutdown of the service in a few weeks. The city of Denver was founded in this year, but it would be
more than fifty years before pennies were minted here. Forty-Niners stream into the Rocky Mountains of the western United
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* Notify me by email within 7 days of your receipt of the coin that you are not satisfied for any reason, then return the coin in its original
condition within 7 days for a full refund of the auction price (excluding shipping and handling). No Questions Asked! With my auctions, if you return
a coin, there is no re-stocking fee. After all, not all slabbed coins of the same date and grade are the same. You have the right to
see the coin in hand, before you make your decision. I am a member in good standing of the American Numismatic Association, and have been selling quality
coins to satisfied bidders on eBay since 2005.
Shipping & Handling
$5.00 First Class Mail within United States and territories with Signature Confirmation. Insurance (optional) $15.00 by registered mail. I cannot be held responsible for
packages that are lost or stolen. Buyers accept shipment without insurance at their own risk. Combined shipping for multiple auctions available $1.00
for each additional coin plus any (optional) insurance. Add $2.00 for faster shipping by Priority Mail. Coin(s) are shipped in bubble protective
envelopes, sealed in airtight bags and protected from rough handling by Safe-T-Mailers. Note: The maximum (combined) insurance charge is $15.00 and
these coin(s) will ship by Registered Mail.
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orders under $1,000.00.
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