Rick Snow, Owner
Flying Eagle and Indian Cent specialist

Eagle Eye Rare Coins, Inc.

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This list was updated on Friday May 09, 2008
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Flying Eagle Cents

1856 Snow-1 PR-62 {PS} PCGS $37,500.00 See Image
The Snow-1 1856 Flying Eagle is certainly the most interesting as well as the most important die pair of all the 1856 Flying Eagles. This example is a recently attributed example and is simply awesome! The coin is fully struck with outstanding surfaces and beautiful original patina. The S1 die pair is believed to be the first striking of the new small cent in late 1856. The reason is due to the error reverse - the ONE CENT is markedly tilted within the wreath. It is also the earliest die state of the obverse, which is later used on the Snow-3 with a repunched 5. The reverse error was likely noticed and discarded. It seems that the die maker aligned the words with the cotton bolls at the top of the wreath rather than the base of the wreath, as all other dies are made. Curiously, the dies were aligned with the Eagle flying upwards, similar to the original Gobrecht dollars these were modeled after. This important coin is rarely available, yet due to the sale of the Sesquicentennial collection, I have had the honor of have listing two others last year. An AU58 and a MS63 (with a planchet flaw). The AU58 sold for $30,000. More info

1856 Snow-2 PR-63 {PS} PCGS $22,500.00 See Image
Fully struck and a great example of a 1856 Flying Eagle Cent. This is the Snow-2 die pair which is a very rare die pairing using the Pointed U obverse (first usage) and the proof reverse die of 1857. I have traced only 3 examples over the years, and perhaps less than 10 were struck in all. Of all the 1856 die pairs, the S2 is one of the highest quality pieces, with deep mirrors and great strike. This example is an outstanding example for the grade and it has the added benifit as being a very rare die pair. PCGS has just announced that later this year they will begin a set registry for the die pairs of 1856. If more than one person decides to collect the die pairs of this year, this coin will be one of the stoppers! More info

1856 Snow-3 MS-65 {PS} PCGS $137,500.00 See Image
Here is one of the finest Mint State 1856 Flying Eagle Cents in existence! Only one coin is graded higher and this is a cut above most all similarly graded pieces. Only the Carnton, Blay and Davidoff are in the same league as this coin. This is the Larson specimen which I have had the pleasure offering a few times in the past. The surfaces are flawless and the strike is excellent. The soft untoned luster is outstanding and satiny. There is no question regarding MS status with this piece with anyone!

As 1856 Flying Eagles go, there are many ways you can collect this coin - A proof example is the easiest way to get into an 1856. However, these are actually mostly restrikes sold to collectors in 1858-1860, and as such are in less demand than the MS coins. They are also much more common. When you are talking about the 1856, the real demand is on the MS version - the Snow-3 die pair.

The Snow-3 is die linked to the initial emission of 1856 Flying Eagles in late 1856. These were struck to test the new design, new planchet, new diameter and were distributed to Congress in early 1857 to effect passage the new Mint Bill which authorized the change. A historic and rare coin, which has few equals. Their initial non-numismatic owners roughly handled many of these coins. Some were spent! As such, real high-grade examples are very rare.

The finest graded is a PCGS MS-66 that sold for $172,500 in 2004 (the other MS66 is a misattributed Proof S5). There are 14 listed as MS-65 by PCGS (None at NGC) of which at least 7 are traced and confirmed to be Snow-3's. This coin sold for $125,000 in a 2005 private sale by Brian Wagner Rare Coins. The last auction appearance of any MS-65 Snow-3 was the non-{PS} Joshua and Ally coin in 2006 ($92,000). I feel this is a unique opportunity to acquire an outstanding historic and rare coin. Click here for more info

1856 Snow-3 PR-65 {PS} PCGS $65,000.00 See Image
Here is an outstanding example of a gem 1856 Snow-3. It is obviously a MS coin, but it is encapsulated as a Proof. The coin is fully struck with prooflike surfaces and wonderful eye appeal. It is a glittering gem. This coin was graded in the last 5 years when PCGS turned its grading criteria around and decided to issue the PR designation to all 1856 Flying Eagles. Some exceptions have been made. (Some very weakly struck coins have been graded as MS) Anyway, because of the PR designation this coin is much more affordable than the same coin in a MS holder. More info

1856 Snow-9 PR-65 NGC $27,500.00 See Image
Full strike and very attactive. It really has all the look of a gem, but I hesitate to Photoseal it due to some light specks and some marks on the reverse. Maybe I am too picky, but in any even it is a great looking coin an well worth my asking price as it is. Ex: Jules Reiver collection. (labeled on the holder) This coin was featured on the cover of that auction catalog! More info

1856 VF-30 $9,250.00 See Image
Here is a very attractive circulated 1856 Flying Eagle Cent. The coin has even wear and just a few marks. It is a decent exanmple for this key date. If you are filling an album, this would be a perfect fit. I guarentee the authenticity and the grade, so there should be little worry there. There are a few minor rim bumps and a few hits worth mentioning - two to the left of the date and one in the left wing. The coin has a great look and would be a proud addition to any circulated collection.

1857 Snow-2 obverse style of 1856 MS-65 {PS} PCGS $5,750.00 See Image
Great strike with a light golden color. There are very few marks. This is the Obverse style of 1856, which is very popular as a seperate type for the 1857 set. PCGS will shortly be offering a set registry for Flying Eagle varieties. This is an important addition to any collection. More info

1857 MS-66 NGC $8,000.00 See Image
Flying Eagles in MS66 are very rare to find. This coin is close contender, being fully struck with a very attractive toning. There are very few marks visible. The coin is priced for its outstanding quality and eye appeal.

1857 MS-65 {PS} PCGS $3,750.00 See Image
Fully struck and beautiful! There are hardly any marks and the look is just outstanding. Real gem Flying Eagle Cents are very difficult to find and well worth the wait once you find the right one.

1857 Snow-16 MS-63 {PS} NGC $1,450.00 See Image
Full strike with just a few light marks. This is a very interesting variety with the base of two full dates in the neck of the eagle. Also, there is a huge retained die cud in the center of the obverse. Ex: Larry Steve collection. More info

1857 Snow-16 MS-62 {PS} PCGS $1,100.00 See Image
This is a very neat variety. There are two full bases of the date in the Eagles neck. There is also a significant die break in the center of the Eagle. The coin is well struck and looks much better than what the grade suggests. More info

1858/7 Snow-1 AU-58 {PS} PCGS $5,000.00 See Image
Great strike and a early die state example. This is a very popular grade to get this popular overdate in since they go up in price dramatically from here. the grading services should label these early die state and late die state, as the late die states tend to skew the prices. Real values are presented on the more info page below. More info

1858/7 LL Snow-1 XF-45 {PS} PCGS $1,300.00 See Image
Lots of detail and with very few marks. This is an early die state piece with the 7 showing clearly. These are very tough to find like this.

1858/7 MS details, cleaned obverse Snow-1 Early die state $5,000.00 See Image
This is sharp early die state example of this very popular and tough overdate. It is essentially fully struck too! Essentially fully struck! I have to say it again to let you know how tough this is to find with nearly all the detail on the upper right wreath leaves. They never come this well defined! Well, not never, but this coin is the exception. The coin is unfortunately cleaned on the obverse and therefore will get put in a MS details holder from ANACS or NCS. It is presently offered uncertified. The reverse is original and attractive and if the obverse retained that thin original skin, This would be a MS-63 or MS-64 coin worth $15,000 to $40,000. Click here for more info

1858/7 Snow-7 MS-63 {PS} NGC $12,500.00 See Image
This is the 4th finest known example of this very scarce and interesting variety. This is the second overdate known for 1858. It is also a very bold doubled die. On this full strike example the detail is very bold and is obvious to the naked eye. The point and flag od the 1 is visible to the left of the date, and 7 is plainly visible to the right of the 8. It is a great looking coin with only a light scratch above the right wing keeping it from an even higher grade. Ex: Larson Collection. Click here for more info

1858 Large Letters Snow-12 MS-64 {PS} PCGS $1,750.00 See Image
Super lustrous and fully struck. This is a neat variety with a repunched date with visible evidence that a mint worker tried to remove the first punching! Very interesting.

1858 Small Letters MS-65 {PS} NGC $4,350.00 See Image
Low Leaves reverse. A very tough design combination. An outstanding example with beautiful luster and a full strike. The Small Letters Flying Eagle is actually its own one-year type, but few notice that distinction. These are very difficult to locate in gem condition.

1858 Small Letters MS-64 {PS} PCGS $2,250.00 See Image
Fully struck and very close to gem. There is a full cud on the reverse near the rim at 4:00. This only enhances the desirability of the coin.

1858 Small Letters MS-64 {PS} NGC $1,600.00 See Image
Full strike with outstanding detail. Very few marks, but there are a few light flyspecs.

1857 Multi-denominational Clashed Dies
(Snow-7, 8, 9)

1857 Snow-8 25¢ Reverse Clash MS-62 {PS} NGC $2,750.00 See Image
Fully sttruck with hardly a mark. The coin is a beautiful russet-toned example. The clash is strong and plainly visible. The only reason this is not a higher grade is a planchet lamination flaw under the neck of the Eagle. It is a MS64 otherwise. More info

1857 Snow-8 25¢ Reverse Clashed die. MS-62 NGC $2,250.00 See Image
Lots of luster. This is a super variety with the reverse die showing clash marks from a Seated Liberty Quarter! More info

1857 Snow-8 25¢ Reverse Clashed die AU-53 {PS} PCGS $1,400.00 See Image
This is a great variety and is very popular. The reverse shows clash marks from the reverse of a Seated Quarter! Very few marks. More info

1857 Snow-8 Reverse clash from a 25¢ reverse AU-55 ANACS-old $850.00 See Image
Here is a very poular variety which shows very well. However, the coin is very weakly struck, the planchet has inclusions and ANACS has labeled it as being cleaned. It is net graded to AU-55 from AU-58 or MS-60. The reason for the cleaned label is some very light hairlines and is not any reason to greatly discount this coin. The weak strike and planchet inclusion are a big flaw with this coin and knock it down from a $2,000 (AU-58/MS60) coin to one that is much more affordable. An AU-55 should be $1,500 or so. More info

1857 Snow-9 50¢ Clashed obverse die. MS-64 {PS} PCGS $2,550.00 See Image
Decent strike with all the detail of the clash showing. There are a few light spots and a slight weakness on the wreath. A very interesting and popular variety. More info

1857 Snow-9 50¢ Clashed die MS-63 {PS} PCGS $2,000.00 See Image
Fully struck with very few marks. This is a very popular variety with a die clash from the obverse of a Seated Half Dollar! This piece is a golden brown toned example with all the detail you ever see on this variety. More info

1857 Snow-9 50¢ Clashed obverse VF-20 ANACS-New $350.00 See Image
The most common piece in the 1857 clashed dies. The outline of the Seated Liberty is very easy to see. More info