1856 Flying Eagle Cent. Snow-9. Proof-10 (NGC). CAC.An honestly circulated piece, each side displays even chocolate brown patina. Significant detail is retained in the eagles feathers and no problems of any kind are noted. A handsome well-circulated example of a classic key date. Snow-9 is the most frequently encountered die marriage of this iconic issue, accounting for the vast majority of Proofs struck for collectors from 1856-dated dies circa 1859. The exact striking period for these coins is unknown, and production may have begun as early as 1858 and likely continued into 1860. An ideal collector coin that is certain to attract heavy interest.
