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FS-901, Snow-S8
Obverse Description
An eagle with wings extended in full flight fills the central obverse design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the top periphery. The date is centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The reverse bears the denomination of ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath bearing a ribbon tied in at the bottom center.
Catalog Information
GSID:
212996
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1857
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
4.67 gr
Weight (oz):
0.165 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Flying Eagle
Variety 2:
FS-901, S-8
Coin Date:
1857
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
17,450,000
Coinage Type:
Flying Eagle Cent
Coinage Years:
1856-1858
Composition:
0.880 Copper; 0.120 Nickel
PCGS #:
37377
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Coin Value History
1857 1c Flying Eagle, FS-901, S-8 MS
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1857 1c Flying Eagle, FS-901, S-8 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $9,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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$264
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$660
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$1,320
1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Type of 1857. Reverse Die Clashed with Liberty Seated Quarter Die. Fine-15 (NGC).
$144
1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Type of 1857. Snow-8, FS-901. Reverse Die Clashed with Liberty Seated Quarter Die. EF-40 (PCGS). CAC.
$312
1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Type of 1857. Reverse Die Clashed with Liberty Seated Quarter Die. VF-25 (NGC).
$168
1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Flying Eagle. Type of 1857. Snow-8, FS-901. Reverse Die Clashed with Liberty Seated Quarter Die. MS-63 (PCGS).
$2,040
1857 1C Reverse Die Clash with Seated Quarter, Snow-8, FS-901, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (5/15). PCGS Population: (3/12). AU58....
$504
1857 1C Reverse Die Clash with Seated Quarter, Snow-8, FS-901, VF30 PCGS. (FS-005). PCGS Population: (7/33). NGC Census: (3...
$300
1857 1C Reverse Die Clash with Seated Quarter, Snow-8, FS-901, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/34). NGC Census: (0/37). Mintag...
$118
1857 1C Reverse Die Clash with Seated Quarter, Snow-8, FS-901 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. UNC Details, Net AU55. (FS-005, FND-002)...
$294
1857 1C Reverse Die Clash with Seated Quarter, Snow-8, FS-901, MS64 PCGS. ...
$4,935
1857 1C Reverse Die Clash With Seated Quarter, Snow-8, FS-901, MS65 PCGS. ...
$8,225
1857 1C Reverse Die Clash with Seated Quarter, Snow-8, FS-901, VF20 PCGS Secure. (FS-005)_. PCGS Population: (4/44 and 0/0...
$180
1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-8, FS-901. Reverse Die Clashed with Liberty Seated Quarter Die. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$360
1857 1C Reverse Die Clash with Seated Quarter, Snow-8, FS-901, XF45+ PCGS. (005). PCGS Population: (7/20 and 1/0+). NGC Ce...
$456
1857 1C Reverse Die Clash with Seated Quarter, Snow-8, FS-901, MS62 NGC. (FS-005). Eagle Eye Photo Seal. NGC Census: (6/7)....
$1,110
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