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1856 1c Flying Eagle

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AG3 $5,620.00
G4 $7,500.00
G6 $8,000.00
VG8 $8,620.00
VG10 $9,380.00
F12 $10,200.00
F15 $10,800.00
VF20 $12,000.00
VF25 $12,000.00
VF30 $12,000.00
VF35 $12,300.00
XF40 $12,900.00
XF45 $13,200.00
AU50 $14,400.00
AU53 $14,800.00
AU55 $15,100.00
AU58 $15,600.00
MS60 $16,200.00
MS61 $17,400.00
MS62 $19,200.00
MS63 $24,000.00
MS64 $28,800.00
MS65 $63,000.00
MS66 $120,000.00
AG3 CAC $6,750.00
G4 CAC $9,000.00
G6 CAC $9,600.00
VG8 CAC $10,400.00
VG10 CAC $11,200.00
F12 CAC $12,000.00
F15 CAC $12,400.00
VF20 CAC $14,000.00
VF25 CAC $14,300.00
VF30 CAC $14,400.00
VF35 CAC $14,800.00
XF40 CAC $15,500.00
XF45 CAC $15,800.00
AU50 CAC $17,300.00
AU53 CAC $17,700.00
AU55 CAC $18,100.00
AU58 CAC $19,200.00
MS60 CAC $19,800.00
MS61 CAC $20,400.00
MS62 CAC $23,000.00
MS63 CAC $28,800.00
MS64 CAC $40,800.00
MS65 CAC $78,000.00
MS66 CAC $162,000.00

Apr Data

139 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1856 1C Snow-3 MS66 PCGS. 66 HA 192,000 11/21/2024
    1856 1C Snow-3 MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 22,200 08/14/2024
    1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-9. MS-61 (PCGS). OGH. 61 Stacks Bowers 16,800 08/13/2024
    1856 1C Snow-3 MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 16,800 01/10/2024
    1856 1C MS63 PCGS. CAC. Snow-9. 63 HA 25,200 05/03/2023
    1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5, High Leaves. VF-25 (PCGS). CAC. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. 25 Stacks Bowers 14,400 03/21/2023
    1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5, High Leaves. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. 55 Stacks Bowers 28,800 11/01/2022
    1856 1C Snow-3 XF45 PCGS. 45 HA 15,661 08/26/2022
    1856 1C MS64 PCGS. The upright of the 5 in the date is recut along the left side, and the reverse is the High Leaves subtyp 64 HA 38,400 05/23/2022
    1C 1856 FLYING EAGLE PCGS MS64 CAC 64 Legend 35,250 12/16/2021
    1856 1C Snow-3 MS64 PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 34,800 08/18/2021
    1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5, High Leaves. VF-25 (PCGS). 25 Stacks Bowers 12,000 12/18/2020
    1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-9. MS-64 (PCGS). OGH. 64 Stacks Bowers 22,800 12/17/2020
    1856 1C MS64 PCGS. CAC. Snow-9. 64 HA 37,200 01/09/2020
    1856 1C Snow-3 XF45 PCGS. 45 HA 11,400 08/14/2019
    1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5, High Leaves. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 64 Stacks Bowers 38,400 05/24/2019
    1856 1C MS64 PCGS. Snow-9. 64 HA 25,200 01/10/2019
    1856 Flying Eagle 1c PCGS/CAC VF20 (OGH) 20 David Lawrence Rare Coins 12,000 09/24/2018
    1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5, High Leaves. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH. 63 Stacks Bowers 31,200 08/16/2018
    1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5, High Leaves. MS-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 52,800 08/16/2018
    1856 1C Snow-3 AU50 PCGS. 50 HA 12,000 08/16/2018
    1856 1C MS64 NGC. Snow-9. 64 HA 18,600 08/16/2018
    1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5. High Leaves. VG-10 (PCGS). 10 Stacks Bowers 9,000 08/15/2018
    1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5, High Leaves. MS-62 (PCGS). 62 Stacks Bowers 18,600 11/10/2017
    1856 1C Snow-3 AU55 PCGS. CAC. 55 HA 18,800 04/30/2017
    1856 1C Snow-3 MS65 PCGS. 65 HA 94,000 01/11/2016
    1856 1C Snow-3 VF35 PCGS. CAC. 35 HA 10,575 01/11/2016
    1856-58 (Flying Eagle) Copper 1C Planchet (4.7 g) NGC. 0 HA 540 07/12/2015
    1856 1C Snow-3 VF20 PCGS. 20 HA 9,400 04/26/2015
    1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5, High Leaves. EF-45 (PCGS). Secure Holder. 45 Stacks Bowers 11,162 03/27/2015
    1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Repunched 5, High Leaves. VF Details--Cleaning (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 8,519 03/27/2015
    1856 Flying Eagle 1c MS 62 David Lawrence Rare Coins 16,750 01/04/2015
    1856 1C Snow-3 Fine 12 PCGS. 12 HA 9,106 10/13/2014
    1856 1C VF35 PCGS. Snow-3. 35 HA 9,988 01/12/2014
    1856 1C AU58 PCGS. CAC. Snow-9. 58 HA 15,275 12/08/2013
    1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-4. MS-63 (PCGS). Eagle Eye Photo Seal. 63 Stacks Bowers 19,329 11/07/2013
    1856 1C VF30 PCGS. CAC. Snow-9. 30 HA 9,998 09/29/2013
    1856 Flying Eagle 1c MS 63 Ira & Larry Goldberg 14,950 06/02/2013
    1856 1C MS64 PCGS. Snow-9. 64 HA 32,900 04/28/2013
    1856 1C AU58 PCGS. Snow-3. 58 HA 15,275 04/28/2013
    1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. Proof-35 (PCGS). 35 Stacks Bowers 10,878 11/14/2012
    1856 1C MS62 PCGS. Snow-3. 62 HA 15,275 10/21/2012
    1856 1C MS63 PCGS. Snow-4. 63 HA 16,450 10/21/2012
    1856 1C MS62 PCGS. Snow-3. 62 HA 13,225 07/15/2012
    1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Genuine--Code 98, Surfaces Smoothed (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 5,270 06/28/2012
    1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-3. VF-25 (PCGS). 25 Stacks Bowers 10,251 03/21/2012
    1856 1C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (34/13). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/P 64 HA 24,150 01/24/2012
    1856 1C AU55 NGC. Snow-3. 55 HA 10,925 01/08/2012
    1856 1C AU58 NGC. Snow-9. 58 HA 10,925 12/11/2011
    1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-9. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH--First Generation. 63 Stacks Bowers 24,466 08/18/2011
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 2013
      Coin Date: 1856
      Denomination (Short): 1c
      Denomination (Long): Cent
      Variety: Flying Eagle
      Desg: MS
      Prefix: Key Date
      Composition: 0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
      Mintage: 2,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Flying Eagle
      Coinage Years: 1856-1858
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 19
      Weight (Grams): 4.67
      Designer: James B. Longacre
      Edge: Plain
      Obverse Description: An eagle with wings extended in full flight fills the central obverse design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the top periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
      Reverse Description: The reverse bears the denomination of ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath bearing a ribbon tied in at the bottom center.
      General Notes: Long considered the key date in the set, the 1856 Flying Eagle holds legendary status among coin collectors for its overall popularity. Business strikes of this issue are somewhat controversial, as some experts consder all 1856 Flying Eagle cents to be struck in proof format, even if the mirror finish isn't pronounced. Rick Snow, noted author and researcher of the series, has stated in his reference book that only two die varieties (S-3 & S-9) are to be considered as business strikes.
      PCGS #: 2013
      NGC ID: CSK7
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