Evolution of the Small US One Cent Piece
1854 1C J164 Large Flying Eagle

Owner Comments:

1854 1C Flying Eagle
Judd-164 Original, Pollock-189
Rarity: R.5, PR65 BN

Struck in bronze with a plain edge.

Obverse: Flying Eagle design with a hook-neck eagle on the obverse, surrounded by stars and the date below.

Reverse: Closely resembles the regular dies issue for the large cent. A continuous wreath with ribbon at bottom. 2 leaves at under the E (of States). 2 other rarer reveres varieties exists with different # of Leaves

Comments:
US patterns.com states that Originals are said to be from 90 to 100 grains with re-strikes weighing about 113 grains.

A pleasing wood grain effect is noted on the obverse, while uniform chocolate-brown color prevails on the reverse.

Provenance/Appearance:
Private sale with Ric Snow; Prior Heritage Spt 2016 Long Beach Signature Auction / Lot #5866; Heritage Feb 2002 Long Beach Signature Auction/ Lot #7270