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(1856) P1c Flying Eagle, Copper, J-179 PR RD

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(1856) P1c Flying Eagle, Copper, J-179 PR RD
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Undated cent.

Obverse Description

Flying Eagle motif, but in plain field, without inscription or date.

Reverse Description

“Agricultural wreath” enclosing ONE CENT, the design used for regular-issue Flying Eagle cents in 1857 and 1858.

Catalog Information

GSID: 12252
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Variety: Flying Eagle, Copper
Variety 2: J-179
Coin Date: (1856)
Denomination: P1c
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1856
Composition: Copper
Rarity: 6
PCGS #: 11785
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(1856) P1c Flying Eagle, Copper, J-179 PR RD

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GSID:12252 PCGS:11785 Shop related

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Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for (1856) P1c Flying Eagle, Copper, J-179 PR RD
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR65 CAC $50,500 $1,234
PR65 - $42,000 $1,234

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