1858 1C Large Letters N1 Certification #48720378, PCGS #2019

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Expert Comments

Ron Guth

The popularity of the 1857 Flying Eagle Cent proved conclusively the concept of the Small Cent. After 1857, the Large Cent was discontinued and the Mint turned out Small Cents in record numbers in 1858, this time topping 24 million coins. Three major varieties appear on 1858 Small Cents: Small Letters, Large Letters, and 1858 over 7. On the Small Letters variety, the A and M of AMERICA are completely separated; on the Large Letters variety, the A and M are connected at their bases.

Based on the PCGS Population Report, the Large Letters variety appears to be the most common (the Small Letters has a population that is 58% lower than that of the Large Letters). In Mint State, the most frequently-seen grade is MS-64, followed by MS-63. The finest Large Letters 1858 Flying Eagle Cent certified by PCGS is a single MS-66.

PCGS #

2019

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Plain

Diameter

19.00 millimeters

Weight

4.70 grams

Mintage

24600000

Metal

88% Copper, 12% Nickel

Pop Higher

3350

Pop Lower

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	8000	R-3.4	4 / 5	4 / 5
All Grades	2250	R-4.5	4 / 5	4 / 5
60 or Better	275	R-6.5	4 / 5	4 / 5

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	8000
All Grades	2250
60 or Better	275

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-3.4
All Grades	R-4.5
60 or Better	R-6.5

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	4 / 5
All Grades	4 / 5
60 or Better	4 / 5

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	4 / 5
All Grades	4 / 5
60 or Better	4 / 5

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Foreside Collection
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Wright Collection
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Tom Bender Collection
4	MS66+ PCGS grade	Heritage 2/2015:3014, $20,563.68 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2015:14, $24,675
4	MS66+ PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Foreside Collection

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Wright Collection

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Tom Bender Collection

#4 MS66+ PCGS grade

Heritage 2/2015:3014, $20,563.68 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2015:14, $24,675

#4 MS66+ PCGS grade