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Proof Flying Eagle Cents
1856 1C Snow-9 PR64 PCGS. Most 1856 cents fall under the Snow-3 business strike variety or the Snow-9 proofs. This Snow-9 proof example displays the faint, diagnostic die line above I in UNITED to the edge and a similar, but lengthier, dieline in the adjacent eagle's wing. While the Mint made the 1856 cents to demonstrate the new design and smaller diameter cent, collectors were not satisfied until more were struck in the form of proof restrikes.
As such, the issue was technically a pattern. It is nevertheless collected along with the regular issues and the 1856 is the certainly rarest date of the entire small cent denomination. This gleaming proof example displays peach-gold and copper-red color across Choice, sharply struck surfaces. The fields are reflective with only a few delicate lines and tiny marks. Eye appeal is strong for the issue.
1856 1C Snow-9 PR64 PCGS. Most 1856 cents fall under the Snow-3 business strike variety or the Snow-9 proofs. This Snow-9 proof example displays the faint, diagnostic die line above I in UNITED to the edge and a similar, but lengthier, dieline in the adjacent eagle's wing. While the Mint made the 1856 cents to demonstrate the new design and smaller diameter cent, collectors were not satisfied until more were struck in the form of proof restrikes.
As such, the issue was technically a pattern. It is nevertheless collected along with the regular issues and the 1856 is the certainly rarest date of the entire small cent denomination. This gleaming proof example displays peach-gold and copper-red color across Choice, sharply struck surfaces. The fields are reflective with only a few delicate lines and tiny marks. Eye appeal is strong for the issue.