1858 1C Patterns - Grounding the Eagle
1C Small Flying Eagle Agricultural Wreath

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863
Item Description: 1C 1858 J-206
Full Grade: PCGS PF 64
Owner: mania

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1858 1C Flying Eagle
Judd-206, Pollock-242, Snow-PT16
Rarity R.5, PF64


Struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge.

Obverse: Paquet's Small Eagle
Reverse: An agricultural wreath with the denomination "ONE CENT" in the center. The Low Leaves reverse. Slight hub doubling is evident on the reverse with the close E in ONE rehubbed with an open E.

This is one of the 12 1858 1c pieces part of the pattern sets distributed to Congress

Evenly mellowed and brown overall. At the right angle the mirrored fields still flash through the brown patina. Sharply struck throughout


Heritage 2017 January 4 - 9 FUN US Coins Auction - Fort Lauderdale / Lot #6493

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