1856 Snow-3 Flying Eagle PCGS PR67+
SOLD $240,000
This 1856 Flying Eagle cent has it all. It’s the debut date of these strikes, it’s in a condition not seen in a higher grade and it’s the preferred Snow-3 variety. It’s no wonder why this coin sold for a staggering $240,000 in September 2020.
1856 Snow-3 Flying Eagle PCGS MS66
SOLD $172,500
When this pristine PCGS MS66 1856 Flying Eagle sold previously, only 2 were graded in MS66 condition - with none higher. Nearly 2 decades has passed since the last sale of $172,500 and now there are 3 graded in this condition by PCGS - with still none higher.
1856 Snow-3 Flying Eagle PCGS PR66
SOLD $88,125
No one is 100% certain if Snow-3 1856 Flying Eagle’s are business strikes or proofs. It’s believed 634 were originally distributed to Congressmen for approval. A small number of these original strikes are believed to be proofs - which earn the Snow-3 variety.
1858/7 Snow-1 Large Letter Flying Eagle NGC MS65+
SOLD $72,000
The finest example of the 1858/7 Large Letter Snow-1 / FS-301 variety is in MS65+ condition. This variety features a fancy 7 inside the 8 on the date. This coin originally sold for $74,025 in October 2014 and then came up for auction again in 2021 and sold for $72,000.
1856 Snow-3 Flying Eagle PCGS MS65
SOLD $66,125
PCGS states there are just 3 in MS65 condition. This coin has sold numerous times over the years. First in 2002 for $37,375, then for $92,000 in January 2006. Four years later the coin sold twice in one year for $71,875 in January 2010 and then again for $66,125 in August.
1858 Large Letter Flying Eagle NGC PF67 Ultra Cameo
SOLD $57,500
It’s believed that only 100 proofs were struck in 1858. When this coin was sold in 2004 for $57,500 it was the only proof with the Ultra Cameo sub grade. Additionally PCGS had not graded a Large Letter example above PR65 - making this by far the finest example in existence.
1856 Snow-9 Flying Eagle PCGS PR65+
SOLD $43,200
This 1856 Flying Eagle is the Snow-9 variety and is graded near perfect PR65+ condition. This coin has sold several times over the years. Fist in 2012 for $35,250, then again for $31,000 in 2018 and most recently in September 2020 for $43,200.
1858 Small Letter Flying Eagle PCGS MS66+
SOLD $40,800
In 1858 two types of Flying Eagles were minted - a Large Letter and Small Letter variety. Both are believed to have similar circulations numbers. This small letter variety is graded PCGS MS66+ which is the finest grade in existence.
1856 Flying Eagle Pattern PCGS PR66+ BN
SOLD $39,600
This pattern FLying Eagle coin is graded PCGS PR66+ BN. These coins have been counterfeited over the years, so caution is needed if you find one in the wild. This one certified by both PCGS and CAC sold for $39,600 in 2022.
1856 Flying Eagle PCGS MS64
SOLD $38,400
32 have achieved the PCGS MS64 grade and coins in this condition have a long history of coming up for sale. In 2008 one sold for $37,375. In 2012 for $24,150. More recently the coin sold again for $38,400 in May 2022.
