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FinanceGuru Valued Member United States 337 Posts	Posted 03/16/2016 10:21 pm It's been awhile since I've posted. I've mostly been focused on getting the American Silver Eagle dates (yes, I know--modern coin, wrong forum) but... one coin I've wanted to pick up for awhile is a really nice Flying Eagle cent. I took a quick look at some of the usual online dealers that show prices $100-$900 for better quality/grades. Since these coins aren't my area of expertise---I'm looking for guidance from the community on what price range is reasonable? I don't mind a little wear on the coins as long as: 1. I can see the date & words clearly 2. Would like to have a good amount of detail on the eagle itself Thanks for your guidance!! Report this Post to the Staff

BStrauss3 Pillar of the Community United States 4588 Posts	Posted 03/16/2016 11:08 pm I think you will be quite happy with a VF/XF coin, and that will set you back $100 +/- -- this guide is pretty much retail pricing: http://www.numismedia.com/fmv/price...icesgd.shtml What does that get you? These images from PCGS' online photograde show their image for VF25: Honest circulated wear on a 158 year old coin... -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 03/17/2016 3:25 pm Don't be afraid to look at circulated certified FE's, either. There have been fairly good copies of the Flying Eagle cents around forever. They can be spotted on ebay from time to time. It usually won't cost much difference at all to get a VF-25 to VF-35 encapsulated example and you can be sure you are getting what you are paying for. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/17/2016 4:54 pm Agreed. There are always tons for sale - it's value lies in its status as a type coin. Don't be in a hurry. Report this Post to the Staff
RedRaider Pillar of the Community United States 1018 Posts	Posted 03/17/2016 6:36 pm If you wait for the right coins priced fairly, you might be able to put together a 3 piece set (1857, 1858LL, 1858SL) for not too far north of $100. I think I ended up around $130 for 3 coins in high VF maybe XF. It's a three coin set that is riddled with cool varieties from doubled dies to off-denomination die clashes. I'd pay the money for a good guidebook. Report this Post to the Staff
LibertyEagle20 Pillar of the Community United States 1185 Posts	Posted 03/17/2016 7:04 pm Unless you can see it in person or have a good grading eye, I'd also recommend a slabbed example. That way you won't get a details coin. Report this Post to the Staff
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