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1857 1c Flying Eagle Obverse of 1856, FS-401b, S-2

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
F12 $130.00
F15 $143.00
VF20 $162.00
VF25 $176.00
VF30 $195.00
VF35 $228.00
XF40 $260.00
XF45 $312.00
AU50 $390.00
AU53 $422.00
AU55 $488.00
AU58 $585.00
MS60 $780.00
MS61 $884.00
MS62 $1,090.00
MS63 $1,250.00
MS64 $1,800.00
MS65 $3,850.00
F12 CAC $156.00
F15 CAC $172.00
VF20 CAC $195.00
VF25 CAC $211.00
VF30 CAC $234.00
VF35 CAC $273.00
XF40 CAC $312.00
XF45 CAC $374.00
AU50 CAC $468.00
AU53 CAC $507.00
AU55 CAC $585.00
AU58 CAC $702.00
MS60 CAC $936.00
MS61 CAC $1,040.00
MS62 CAC $1,280.00
MS63 CAC $1,500.00
MS64 CAC $2,120.00
MS65 CAC $4,950.00

Apr Data

21 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Type of 1856. Snow-2, FS-401b. Fine-12 (PCGS). 12 Stacks Bowers 96 06/26/2024
    1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (3/0). PCGS Population: (7/0). CDN: $3,080 Whsle. Bid for N 65 HA 3,306 09/05/2023
    1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/55). NGC Census: (2/36). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for 30 HA 139 11/08/2022
    1857 1C Type Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (3/42). PCGS Population: (9/79). CDN: $100 Whsle. B 12 HA 94 07/12/2022
    1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS63 PCGS. (001). PCGS Population: (10/15). NGC Census: (6/11). CDN: $1,000 Whsl 63 HA 1,560 04/13/2021
    1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-2e, FS-401b. Type of 1856. MS-64+ (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 1,440 11/12/2020
    1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS65 PCGS. 65 HA 2,640 01/08/2020
    1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS64 PCGS. CAC. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. PCGS Population: (9/6). NGC Census: (8/3). 64 HA 1,740 09/08/2019
    1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (3/37). PCGS Population: (9/65). Fine 12. 12 HA 104 06/18/2019
    1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, VF25 PCGS. (001) PCGS Population: (7/47). NGC Census: (2/33). VF25. 25 HA 104 10/16/2018
    1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (3/16). PCGS Population: (2/20). MS62. 62 HA 600 10/14/2018
    1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS64+ NGC. CAC. 64 HA 1,292 08/02/2017
    1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS64 PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 3,642 06/11/2017
    1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, -- Questionable Color -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/20). PCGS Popu 60 HA 494 04/30/2017
    1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS64 PCGS. 64 HA 999 11/02/2016
    1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS65 PCGS. 65 HA 2,585 07/10/2016
    1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2e, FS-401b, MS63 PCGS. 63 HA 999 01/11/2016
    1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS65 PCGS. 65 HA 5,640 01/11/2016
    1857 1C Obverse of 1856, Snow-2, FS-401b, MS64 PCGS. 64 HA 1,998 04/26/2015
    1857 1C Obverse of 1856 MS65 PCGS. CAC. Snow-2, FS-401b. 65 HA 3,819 06/23/2014
    1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-2, FS-401b. Type of 1856. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 4,729 08/09/2012
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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: 410434
      Coin Date: 1857
      Denomination (Short): 1c
      Denomination (Long): Cent
      Variety: Flying Eagle
      Variety 2: Obverse of 1856, FS-401b, S-2
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
      Mintage: 17,450,000
      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: Flying eagle cents were only issued for 3 years and remain popular in most any grade.
      PCGS #: 410434
      NGC ID: 2276
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