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Valued Member
United States
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Hey all, I'm trying to get more information on what an 1858/7 flying eagle would look like but am having trouble. I may be way off the mark here, but I appreciate the help even if I'm wrong. Under the scope this one looks a little fishy and I was wondering what you guys thought? Been working a lot on my camera skills, let me know if I'm improving please. I know the reverse shot didn't come out well, and unfortunately if this is an 8/7 it kinda stinks as the reverse is in bad shape.     Thanks, CoinAdvocate |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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The 1858/7 overdate itself is subtle, but the most useful diagnostic is the broken wing tip, which your coin does not have.
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Valued Member
 United States
141 Posts |
Can you post a picture or link me to what that looks like please? I can't seem to find it, thanks!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Not the overdate to my eye. Please show a closeup of the entire field between the eagle and the date.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There should also be a die chip above the first 8 roughly 3/5ths of the way up to the eagle. Not an 8/7 but keep looking.
I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorationsDirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccawDirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting |
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There is a second overdate for this year, the S-7. It also has a very bold DDO, which this coin does not exhibit. Your coin appears to be a known variety however. It does look like the Large Letter/Low leaves reverse variety. |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Nice looking FE cent but not 8/7
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Valued Member
United States
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Taking the condition of the Reverse into account, is it worth anything? Ballpark is ok considering the picture quality. Thanks for all the info everyone
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Even with the damage it wouldn't surprise me to sell for 15$ - 20$ on ebay. |
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Posted 10/17/2024 05:01 am
