1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Large Letters. High Leaves Reverse (Style of 1857), Type I. MS-66 (PCGS).This is an exceptionally well preserved and attractive example of both the type and issue that is seemingly earmarked for inclusion in an advanced collection. Smooth and satiny surfaces are bathed in dominant golden-apricot patina, the reverse also displaying wisps of lighter silver-lilac iridescence. Sharply struck overall. Although this final year circulation strike Flying Eagle cent issue is plentiful in an absolute sense, examples that are as carefully preserved as the present Gem are rare from a market availability standpoint. The High Leaves Reverse is probably attributable to leftover dies prepared from the hub of 1857, and it is scarcer than the Low Leaves Reverse.PCGS Population: 43; 8 finer (MS-67+ finest).
