1857 Flying Eagle Cent. Type of 1857. MS-65 (NGC).Gorgeous golden-apricot surfaces are fully lustrous with a bright satin texture. The strike is remarkably well executed for the type with razor sharp detail that wanes only minimally at the extreme ends of the eagles tail feathers and in isolated portions of the reverse wreath. The brief regular issue Flying Eagle cent series comprises just two circulation strike issues, the 1857 and 1858 both readily available in grades through MS-64. Gems are scarce, however, and the lovely example offered here sure to have no difficulty finding its way into a high quality type set.From the Beasley Collection.
