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The Midwest Summer Sale 2007
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1858 Large Letters. PCGS PF-64. 1858 Large Letters. PCGS PF-64.
Lot Title: 1858 Large Letters. PCGS PF-64.
Description: It was during 1858 year that subscriptions for proof sets were first made available to the public by the mint director, and the “large letters” variety of the 1858-dated proof issue is today the most elusive from this short-lived series. This is due not only because of the modest number produced (80), but also because of the even lower number that has survived the ravages of time. The 1858 “large letter” proof issue is known for two varieties, as ascertained by researcher Richard Snow, and this example depicts the characteristics of the first variety (S-). The prevalent diagnostic is the presence of minute triangular die chips perceived on the denticles beneath the first "8" and the "5" of the date. The present offering offers a handsome, russet countenance on highly reflective surfaces. A crescent of color, formulated by a delicate blend of rose, yellow, and blue iridescence, infuses the area above the eagle's upper wing. As expected of a proof striking, the details are acutely accounted for on this historically significant offering.
Low Estimate: $10,000.00
High Estimate: $12,000.00
Lot Status: Bidding has been closed for this lot.
Hammered Price: $10,000.00
Price Realized: $11,500.00
1858 Large Letters. PCGS PF-64.
1858 Large Letters. PCGS PF-64.

Price history for items of the same classification:
Lot #AuctionCurrent Bid or Hammer PriceDescription
298The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014$500.00
1858 Large Letters Flying Eagle cent, and an 1859 Indian cent, both...
Deeper brown patina dominates 1858 LL and makes the coin look much like a bronze composition cent. 1859 features considerable yet slightly subdued luster and some faint greyish-tan patina overall,...
454The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013$2,600.00
1858 Large Letters. NGC MS-65.
The Nickel-To-A-Doughnut Collection. Fantastic plate luster resonates with booming authority through the fields around the eagle's motif, hesitating to penetrate beyond an area that surrounds his...
227The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012$2,800.00
1858 (Snow-2) Large Letters. NGC MS-65.
Snow-2 offers a doubled-die obverse, with the doubling most evident at RICA, and a "type two" reverse. Handsome luster emanates from this GEM example, and benefits from moderate honey-gold toning...
362The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011$825.00
1858 Large Letters. NGC MS-63.
Classic symptoms of uneven strike quality are apparent, since the obverse is mostly sharp, with well defined feathers and wingtips, while the reverse suffers a bit of weakness on the upper left arm of...
208The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008$550.00
1858 Large Letters. PCGS MS-63.
Fresh, clean and fully original surfaces reveal delicious, conspicuous doubling of the date and OF AMERICA on the obverse, and even the rest of the design elements reveal at least some doubling,...
283The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007$625.00
1858 Large Letters. SEGS MS-65.
Speckled toning flecks adorn both the obverse and reverse of this high grade Flying Eagle Cent. There are minimal marks and no distractions. The strike is full, and the fields are clean as a...

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