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The 1857 Flying Eagle cent represents a pivotal shift in U.S. small-cent coinage, introducing a smaller, lighter copper-nickel format to replace the bulky Large Cent. James B. Longacre’s design features a soaring eagle on the obverse and a simple wreath on the reverse, creating a distinctly modern appearance for its time. As a transitional issue, it laid the groundwork for the Indian Head cent that followed in 1859.
This example, graded MS-65 by NGC, stands out for its premium quality and is housed in the coveted NGC Green Label holder, reserved exclusively for coins of exceptional eye appeal and technical merit. Census data underscores its rarity at this level: NGC has graded 264 examples as MS65, with just 32 finer across all holders.
Within the Green Label subset, the coin’s distinction becomes even more pronounced. NGC has certified only 2 pieces at the MS65 level in this elite holder, with none finer, highlighting its status as a carefully selected, high-end representative of the issue. This combination of historical importance, condition, and selectivity makes it a compelling example of the short-lived but influential Flying Eagle series.
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