1858 1C Small Letters, CAM PR(PCGS#2044)

May 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

1013

Grade

PR64+CAM

Prix

9 600

Description du lot

Gorgeous Cameo Proof 1858 Small Letters Cent Rarity 1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-PR3. Small Letters, Low Leaves (Style of 1858), Type III. Proof-64+ Cameo (PCGS). We are pleased to offer multiple examples of the normally highly elusive 1858 Proof small cent in this sale, the present specimen struck from the Snow-PR3 dies as the coin above. This piece, however, exhibits even more pronounced reflectivity in the fields, which combined with the satiny texture of the devices explains the Cameo designation from PCGS. Bright and vivid pinkish-tan surfaces support the fully defined design and are smooth enough to suggest a Gem grade. A lovely coin, and an impressive absolute, strike and condition rarity that would serve as a highlight in even the finest cabinet. From an unknown mintage for the issue that Rick Snow (2014) estimates at just 120 coins, the 1858 Proof Flying Eagle cent is far rarer than its more highly touted Proof 1856 counterpart. PCGS Population: 1; 2 finer in this category (Proof-66 Cameo finest). PCGS# 2044. NGC ID: 227D. Click here for certification details from PCGS.