Reintroduction Week 1856 Flying Eagle

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paddy murphy Valued Member United States 401 Posts	Posted 02/12/2013 09:59 am As I said yesterday, I'm concerned about the spot on the beak as well as the one above the neck. The coin had been in a safe in a basement with moisture issues. Any thoughts on it's grade or what type of 56 it is? I couldn't figure out how to post 2 pictures so the obverse will be coming... Report this Post to the Staff

paddy murphy Valued Member United States 401 Posts	Posted 02/12/2013 10:06 am And here is the reverse. Sorry for the bad pictures, these are my first attempts and all I have is an android phone. The coin itself is less green in person, caramel in color with a hint of luster, more so on the reverse. My personal grade on the coin is PR-58 Report this Post to the Staff
Voshus007 Valued Member United States 442 Posts	Posted 02/12/2013 10:28 am What is above states and what's with the F in of? Looks like verdigris by the beak which you should treat to stop it from getting worse. Why do you think it's a proof? Report this Post to the Staff
paddy murphy Valued Member United States 401 Posts	Posted 02/12/2013 10:38 am What you pointed out is a small nick/indentation. I was under the impression that most 56 FE's were made as proof presentation purposes and that the ones that were circulation grade were much rarer. The reason I beleive it to be one of the original presentation peices is I'm distantly related to the guy (Sherman) that was VP for William Taft. His family was old NY money and was involved in politics during the 19th century. It was passed down to my great granmother in the late 1800's, by whom we have no idea... I was hoping Rick Snow might troll this forum and chime in, otherwise I might post the pics on Collectors Universe where I know he posts. Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 02/12/2013 12:27 pm Wow! What an great coin to begin with here at CCF. Report this Post to the Staff
hesgut Pillar of the Community 1028 Posts	Posted 02/12/2013 1:49 pm Upon initial inspection it looks genuine as the 6 looks correct and the 5 looks correct too. I'm going based solely off memory though with no pictures to compare. If real, and I think it is, this would be at least a 10,000 coin, even with the verdigris and hits. Report this Post to the Staff
solotime Pillar of the Community United States 2311 Posts	Posted 02/12/2013 1:52 pm Now that is a nice Flying Eagle cent! Report this Post to the Staff
Funny Money Valued Member United States 424 Posts	Posted 02/12/2013 2:49 pm That's a beautiful coin. Definitely worthy of perhaps sending to NGC for conservation and verification? I'm going with AU 53, but I'm by no means an expert. In anything above XF it'd be better if it were not a proof as they're slightly lower in value then business strikes. Edited by Funny Money 02/12/2013 2:50 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 02/12/2013 4:49 pm Quote: I couldn't figure out how to post 2 pictures so the obverse will be coming... You just click to post another picture, THEN minimize present screen and the Upload Image screen will appear. Good luck! AWESOME 1856 FE Cent! (Yes, 5 droolies!! VERY rarely given!) Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 02/12/2013 4:50 pm Quote: I'm concerned about the spot on the beak as well as the one above the neck. I really think an acetone soak will remove those spots. Report this Post to the Staff
upstate Pillar of the Community United States 3283 Posts	Posted 02/12/2013 4:52 pm with NGC for conservation and verification. Something about a 1856 FEC really get me going. I think I want one. Report this Post to the Staff
johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 02/12/2013 5:59 pm Very nice! I think the spots will come off, they dont look severe. I am somewhat concerned with the dig between "OF" on the obverse and in the denticles above "STATES". Those gashes may hold it out of a problem free holder. I think I see a dot beneath the left-most seriff of the "N" in "CENT" on the reverse, which would make it likely the S-9; but I am not sure. A more detailed pic would help. I'd guess PR-50 details. Edited by johnny54321 02/12/2013 6:00 pm Report this Post to the Staff
smokeriderdon Pillar of the Community United States 3755 Posts	Posted 02/12/2013 8:46 pm Oh my goodness! I don't know that it is a proof, but an awesome coin none the less. AU50 with a possibility of a details for the dings, but perhaps not. A holy grail coin and I am WAY jealous. LOL Report this Post to the Staff
johnny54321 Rest in Peace United States 4849 Posts	Posted 02/12/2013 11:47 pm Here is my PCGS PR-30 for comparison. It is an S-9 variety. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 02/13/2013 12:19 am Diagnostics of the date lead me to believe it's genuine. Excellent coin indeed. Hey John, I remember that one ;-) swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
SHAFTA9a Bedrock of the Community Canada 10743 Posts	Posted 02/13/2013 06:13 am Great looking Flying Eagles there.. Report this Post to the Staff
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