1856 S9
This is the typically seen 1856 Flying Eagle. The dies were made in 1856. However, this issue was struck in 1858 or 1859 for sale to collectors. All are believed to have been struck in proof format even though they have striking issues and later die states with cracks.
Obv 5: (LH) Die line from denticles to I in UNITED.
Rev. D: Centering dot under top left serif of the N in CENT.
Condition Census
1-3) PR-65 PCGS With S-9 attribution.
4-6) PR-65 PCGS without S-9 attribution.
S9b: Copper
S9b) 100 % Copper. 73.46 grains. Unique.
1) PR-63RB PCGS (PS). EERC; G. Eng
Auction prices for 1856 Flying Eagles
1858 typical: $2.00
Mint begins sales
1859 Typical: $1.00
1863: Bangs 12/1863:404 $0.75.
1870: M. Thomas & Sons "Longacre" 1/1870:58-67 $1.00 each.
1906 R.B. Leeds; H. Chapman 11/106: 101 pieces in all:
Proofs lots 1097-1114 $8.00 - $10.00;
Uncs Lots 1115 - 1152 $6.75 -$7.50;
Cics Lots 1153-1199 $4.00-$6.75.
1909: H. Chapman 6/1909:227 $7.75
1923 B. Mehl 12/1923:858 $8.50
1975 John A. Beck; Abner Kreisberg Corp. "Beck I" 1/1975:781-790 & "Beck II" 2/1976:734-746
The sale's prices set the fixed prices for the remaining pieces in the hoard.
Proof/Unc $1,800
Extremely Fine $1,500
Very Fine -Good $1,000
Eagle Eye past sales (1856 Snow-9 only):
2000
PR-64 {PS} NGC $12,000
PR-64 {PS} NGC $12,000
2001
PR-63 {PS} PCGS $11,000
2002
PR-64 {PS} PCGS $14,500
2004
PR-65 {PS} NGC $27,500
PR-64 {PS} PCGS $15,500
PR-50 {PS} PCGS $10,000
2005
PR-62 {PS} PCGS $13,500
2006
PR-8 ANACS $6,700
PR-58 {PS} PCGS $12,000
PR-35 {PS} PCGS $9,000
PR-65 {PS} PCGS $27,500
2007
PR-65 {PS} PCGS $30,500
PR-62 {PS} PCGS $16,500
PR-62 {PS} PCGS $14,000 (Auction)