1858/7 1C Strong (Regular Strike)

Series: Flying Eagle Cents 1856-1858

PCGS MS66

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OVERDATE DETAIL

PCGS MS65

PCGS #:: 2022

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 19.00 millimeters

Weight:: 4.70 grams

Mintage:: 24,600,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 88% Copper, 12% Nickel

Auction Record:: $74,025 • MS65+ • 10-27-2014 • Heritage Auctions

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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.
All Grades	650	R-5.7	2 / 5	2 / 5
60 or Better	120	R-7.8	1 / 5	1 / 5
65 or Better	7	R-9.6	1 / 5	1 / 5

Survival Estimate
All Grades	650
60 or Better	120
65 or Better	7

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.7
60 or Better	R-7.8
65 or Better	R-9.6

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	2 / 5
60 or Better	1 / 5
65 or Better	1 / 5

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	2 / 5
60 or Better	1 / 5
65 or Better	1 / 5

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade	Tom Bender Collection
1	MS65 PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2013:4124, $70,500
1	MS65 PCGS grade
1	MS65 PCGS grade
1	MS65 PCGS grade
1	MS65 PCGS grade
1	MS65 PCGS grade
8	MS64 PCGS grade
8	MS64 PCGS grade
8	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

Tom Bender Collection

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2013:4124, $70,500

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

#8 MS64 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1858/7 Flying Eagle Cent is the only overdate in this short-lived series; hence, it garners a lot of attention. The overdate is very subtle and can be overlooked easily, especially since the undertype begins to disappear on later die states. Look for the right tip of a 7 on the right side of the top of the second 8. Another identifier is a small, raised chip in the obverse field midway between the date and the eagle's underbelly. Finally, look for a broken wingtip just below the F in OF.

The Condition Census (Top Ten) for the 1858/7 Flying Eagle Cent consists of five MS-65s and five MS-64s (according to the PCGS Population Report as of Novermber 2011). Collectors recognize the 1858/7 Cent as a scarce variety, but the Population Report shows how rare it actually is. Less than 6% of all the 1858 Flying Eagle Cents turned out to be the overdate. Based on that comparison alone, the 1858/7 should be worth more than 16 times the value of a regular 1858 Cent!