1858 1C Large Letters PR65+ Certification #84283227, PCGS #2042

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Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

This is the lowest mintage Proof Flying Eagle cent. It is much scarcer than the more widely recognized1856 Proof cent. With a mintage of about 100 pieces, the 1858 Large Letters Proof Flying Eagle Cent is considered a truly scarce coin. Despite having a very small mintage, far fewer are known to exist. As of 2011, possibly less than 50 examples survive in all grades combined.

PCGS #

2042

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

4.70 grams

Mintage

Metal

88% Copper, 12% Nickel

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Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	75	R-8.2	1 / 2 TIE	1 / 2 TIE
All Grades	75	R-8.2	1 / 2 TIE	1 / 2 TIE
60 or Better	8	R-9.6	1 / 2	1 / 2

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	75
All Grades	75
60 or Better	8

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-8.2
All Grades	R-8.2
60 or Better	R-9.6

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	1 / 2 TIE
All Grades	1 / 2 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 2

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	1 / 2 TIE
All Grades	1 / 2 TIE
60 or Better	1 / 2

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	PR65+ PCGS grade
2	PR65 PCGS grade
2	PR65 PCGS grade	Philip Winston Pillsbury Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:5003, $25,876
2	PR65 PCGS grade
2	PR65 PCGS grade

#1 PR65+ PCGS grade

#2 PR65 PCGS grade

Philip Winston Pillsbury Collection - Stack’s/Bowers 8/2012:5003, $25,876

#2 PR65 PCGS grade