1858 1C Large Letters (Proof)

Series: Flying Eagle Cents 1856-1858

PCGS PR66

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PCGS PR66

PCGS #:: 2042

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 4.70 grams

Mintage:: 80

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel

Auction Record:: $44,650 • PR66 • 03-01-2015 • Heritage Auctions

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	75	R-8.2	1 / 2 TIE	1 / 2 TIE
60 or Better	75	R-8.2	1 / 2 TIE	1 / 2 TIE
65 or Better	8	R-9.6	1 / 2	1 / 2

Survival Estimate
All Grades	75
60 or Better	75
65 or Better	8

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-8.2
60 or Better	R-8.2
65 or Better	R-9.6

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	1 / 2 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 2 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 2

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	1 / 2 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 2 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 2

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Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR65+ PCGS grade
2	PR65 PCGS grade
2	PR65 PCGS grade	Philip Winston Pillsbury Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:5003, $25,876
2	PR65 PCGS grade
2	PR65 PCGS grade
2	PR65 PCGS grade
2	PR65 PCGS grade
2	PR65 PCGS grade
2	PR65 PCGS grade
2	PR65 PCGS grade

#1 PR65+ PCGS grade

#2 PR65 PCGS grade

Philip Winston Pillsbury Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:5003, $25,876

#2 PR65 PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

This is the lowest mintage Proof Flying Eagle cent. It is much scarcer than the more widely recognized1856 Proof cent. With a mintage of about 100 pieces, the 1858 Large Letters Proof Flying Eagle Cent is considered a truly scarce coin. Despite having a very small mintage, far fewer are known to exist. As of 2011, possibly less than 50 examples survive in all grades combined.