1855 1C J-168 Original, BN PR(PCGS#11720)

June 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1586

Grade

PR64BN

Price

3,120

Lot Description

1855 Pattern Flying Eagle Cent. Judd-168, Pollock-193. Rarity-4. Bronze. Plain Edge. MS-64 BN (NGC). CAC. Obv:An eagle flies left with 13 stars around the border and the date 1855 below. Rev:The denomination ONE CENT is surrounded by a laurel wreath, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA encircling the periphery. There are four leaves in the wreath below the letter E in STATES. This appealing example is generally well struck, save for slight weakness on the eagle's head and some of the obverse stars. A satiny reddish-brown specimen with handsome Choice surfaces. NGC Census: 2; 1 finer (MS-65 BN). PCGS# 11720. NGC ID: 29AF. Click here for certification details from NGC.