1858/7 1C Strong Overdate MS65 认证号38521483, PCGS号2022

1858/7 1C MS65 PCGS EEPS, Snow-1 Die Variety, Die Stage A. Provenance: Ex Doug Wright Collection. This fascinating 1858/7 Flying Eagle cent showcases a notable minting anomaly: the digit "8" in the date is struck over a "7," creating a distinct and collectible variety. This particular example is from Die Stage A of the Snow-1 variety. Of all known 1858/7 Snow-1 cents designated 'STRONG', only four have achieved a grade of MS65 or higher in Die Stage A (there are also some less desirable ones labelled 'STRONG', but which are actually die stage B or later). Adding to its desirability, only one of these four finest Die Stage A examples boasts a CAC. This often means collectors seeking a CAC-endorsed 1858/7 Snow-1 must choose between examples designated "Weak" or those of the much less desirable "Strong" Die Stage B. This MS65 specimen realized $49,200 at auction recently (Heritage - Feb 27, 2024 - lot #3016), having previously sold for $70,500 in 2013 (Heritage - Apr 25, 2013 - lot #4124).

Ron Guth

The 1858/7 Flying Eagle Cent is the only overdate in this short-lived series; hence, it garners a lot of attention.  The overdate is very subtle and can be overlooked easily, especially since the undertype begins to disappear on later die states.  Look for the right tip of a 7 on the right side of the top of the second 8.  Another identifier is a small, raised chip in the obverse field midway between the date and the eagle's underbelly.  Finally, look for a broken wingtip just below the F in OF.

The Condition Census (Top Ten) for the 1858/7 Flying Eagle Cent consists of five MS-65s and five MS-64s (according to the PCGS Population Report as of Novermber 2011).  Collectors recognize the 1858/7 Cent as a scarce variety, but the Population Report shows how rare it actually is.  Less than 6% of all the 1858 Flying Eagle Cents turned out to be the overdate.  Based on that comparison alone, the 1858/7 should be worth more than 16 times the value of a regular 1858 Cent!