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.

Condition Census

1-3) PR-65 PCGS With S-9 attribution.

4-6) PR-65 PCGS without S-9 attribution.

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)