1857
FLYING EAGLE CENT
(FS-401b) *
SNOW-2
b
(1856 Letters) **
CHERRYPICKERS' GUIDE
ATTRIBUTION:
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OBV. Type of 56-3:
The same obverse lettering as
that on the1856 pattern cent.
The
opening of the letter O in OF is boxy instead of round or oval,
the
serifs in the letters E and F are longer than on other 1857's.
Other Obv. Diagnostics:
Thin
denticles from 12:00 to 3:00. Tiny die crack from U to beak.
REV. E:
Thin denticles from 3:00 to 5:00.
Left ribbon end connected to denticles.
Center of left bow is unpolished while the right bow is polished.
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Cherrypickers' Guide To Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins
6th Edition, Volume 1
by Bill Fivaz & J.T. Stanton
** The Flying Eagle & Indian Cent Attribution Guide, 3rd Edition, Volume 1 (1856-1877) by Richard E. Snow
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1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Shipped with USPS First Class Package.
Specifics
- Mint Location: Philadelphia
- Year: 1857
- Item must be returned within: 30 Days
- Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
- Strike Type: Business
- Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
- Certification: Uncertified
- All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
- Coin: Flying Eagle
- Condition: It is thought that these were produced with 1856 dies, but left undated until 1857!
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
- Grade: Ungraded
- Denomination: Small Cent
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Composition: Copper