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1856 1C Flying Eagle, S-3 PR40 PCGS

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Grade: PR40
Quantity: 1
PCGS Coin #: 47058
Last Update: 6/24/2026
Dealer:  (Terms) Heritage Auctions (HA.com)
1856 1C Snow-3 PR40 PCGS. The 1856 flying cent had an incredibly low mintage compared to the next two years of circulation strikes of the design with just 2,000 pieces estimated distributed in the Guide Book. The initial mintage was struck to demonstrate the new copper-nickel small cent design to congress, while later restrikes were made to sell to collectors. Out of this low-mintage the Snow-3 represents a somewhat significant portion with estimates of 700 total pieces struck and 500 total survivor examples.      Light brown color adorns this coin with some deeper chocolate notes, though some mint-green verdigris is nestled within the reverse’s devices. The strike is largely decent with circulation wear over the devices. This satisfactory piece represents a much more accessible coin for first-year collectors. Among the 100 Greatest U.S. Coins (#70 in 6th edition). From The Cole Carter Collection. HID06601242017 www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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PCGS Coin #: 47058
PCGS Coin Description: 1856 1C Flying Eagle S-3
Mintage: 1,500
Grade: PR40
PCGS Population: * 2 View
Population (in higher grades): * 38
PCGS Price Guide: * $15,500.00 View
Auction Prices Realized: * Auction Prices Realized
Additional resources: PCGS CoinFacts
PCGS Set Registry:
(Top 3 of 25 composite sets for this coin)
 
  Learn more about Set Registry 		Complete U.S. Type Set (1792-1964)
Small Cent Type Set, Proof (1856-present)
Copper Type Set (1793-1964)
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