1857 Flying Eagle Cent With Cracked Planchet

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Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 12/30/2020 7:24 pm I saw this 1857 Flying Eagle cent with cracks on the reverse planchet and a possible lamination by the date (?). My question is if a coin like this would be viewed as an interesting error with value, or just a coin with issues. The photos are the sellers. Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/30/2020 7:34 pm Can you sharpen these images? Report this Post to the Staff
RedRaider Pillar of the Community United States 1018 Posts	Posted 12/30/2020 7:35 pm Im not certain that the obverse is laminated. Looks more like damage to me, but I could be wrong. In my opinion, this would not command a full retail price or have any added value for the reverse planchet flaws. The flying eagle coins (1857 in particular) are known for being troublesome in regards to strike quality and planchet quality. It was a transition year for the mint from large cents to small cents and there were many issues that arose from this transition. Fully struck 1857 FECs without planchet flaws are tough to come by. Report this Post to the Staff
Paul Bulgerin Pillar of the Community United States 3098 Posts	Posted 12/30/2020 7:43 pm Sorry, these are the seller's photos. Paul Bulgerin Report this Post to the Staff
Rothery Pillar of the Community 2145 Posts	Posted 12/30/2020 10:34 pm I collect nicer FE cents but I'd pass on this one because of the reverse cracks. An error collector may feel differently. Report this Post to the Staff
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