Aurelian Select Acquisitions - Set 2 的钱币相册
1856 1C MS66 PCGS EEPS, Snow-3 Die Variety, Die Stage A. Provenance: Ex Joseph P. Gorrell Collection and Greensboro Collection. This striking 1856 Flying Eagle cent, the first coin to receive a Eagle Eye Photo Seal (EEPS), possesses exceptional visual appeal that surpasses its cert photo. It ranks among the finest known examples of the Snow-3 die variety, one of only two graded MS66 by PCGS (a third MS66 is a Snow-5). While the other MS66 Snow-3 achieved a record auction price of $343,125 in 2023, this particular coin was acquired for a remarkable $192,000 (Heritage - Nov 21, 2024 - lot #3624). This favorable acquisition price may have been influenced by collector interest in a higher-graded (PR67+) Proof-attributed Snow-3 example sold later the same day. Notably, this MS66 coin previously sold for $172,500 over two decades prior (Heritage - Jan 7, 2024 - lot #2010). The Snow-3 variety, along with the Snow-1, represents the "Original Striking" of 1856 Flying Eagles (Snow-5s may also have been part of the Original striking). These important Original coins were presented to key U.S. officials to advocate for the Small Cents Act of 1857. The Original Striking sequence began with rare Snow-1 Proofs, followed by the unique "Bluebird" Proof Snow-3 (also Die Stage A), and then the Mint State Snow-3s, including this Die Stage A specimen. Characteristic of all Snow-3 coins (excluding the Proof "Bluebird"), this example exhibits a slight weakness of strike, particularly noticeable on the eagle's breast feathers when compared to the sharper detail of the "Bluebird" (cert #38725098). This subtle feature confirms its Mint State designation and offers a direct point of comparison with the Proof example of the same significant die variety.
1856 1C MS66 PCGS EEPS, Snow-3 Die Variety, Die Stage A. Provenance: Ex Joseph P. Gorrell Collection and Greensboro Collection. This striking 1856 Flying Eagle cent, the first coin to receive a Eagle Eye Photo Seal (EEPS), possesses exceptional visual appeal that surpasses its cert photo. It ranks among the finest known examples of the Snow-3 die variety, one of only two graded MS66 by PCGS (a third MS66 is a Snow-5). While the other MS66 Snow-3 achieved a record auction price of $343,125 in 2023, this particular coin was acquired for a remarkable $192,000 (Heritage - Nov 21, 2024 - lot #3624). This favorable acquisition price may have been influenced by collector interest in a higher-graded (PR67+) Proof-attributed Snow-3 example sold later the same day. Notably, this MS66 coin previously sold for $172,500 over two decades prior (Heritage - Jan 7, 2024 - lot #2010). The Snow-3 variety, along with the Snow-1, represents the "Original Striking" of 1856 Flying Eagles (Snow-5s may also have been part of the Original striking). These important Original coins were presented to key U.S. officials to advocate for the Small Cents Act of 1857. The Original Striking sequence began with rare Snow-1 Proofs, followed by the unique "Bluebird" Proof Snow-3 (also Die Stage A), and then the Mint State Snow-3s, including this Die Stage A specimen. Characteristic of all Snow-3 coins (excluding the Proof "Bluebird"), this example exhibits a slight weakness of strike, particularly noticeable on the eagle's breast feathers when compared to the sharper detail of the "Bluebird" (cert #38725098). This subtle feature confirms its Mint State designation and offers a direct point of comparison with the Proof example of the same significant die variety.
1856 1C MS66 PCGS EEPS, Snow-3 Die Variety, Die Stage A. Provenance: Ex Joseph P. Gorrell Collection and Greensboro Collection. This striking 1856 Flying Eagle cent, the first coin to receive a Eagle Eye Photo Seal (EEPS), possesses exceptional visual appeal that surpasses its cert photo. It ranks among the finest known examples of the Snow-3 die variety, one of only two graded MS66 by PCGS (a third MS66 is a Snow-5). While the other MS66 Snow-3 achieved a record auction price of $343,125 in 2023, this particular coin was acquired for a remarkable $192,000 (Heritage - Nov 21, 2024 - lot #3624). This favorable acquisition price may have been influenced by collector interest in a higher-graded (PR67+) Proof-attributed Snow-3 example sold later the same day. Notably, this MS66 coin previously sold for $172,500 over two decades prior (Heritage - Jan 7, 2024 - lot #2010). The Snow-3 variety, along with the Snow-1, represents the "Original Striking" of 1856 Flying Eagles (Snow-5s may also have been part of the Original striking). These important Original coins were presented to key U.S. officials to advocate for the Small Cents Act of 1857. The Original Striking sequence began with rare Snow-1 Proofs, followed by the unique "Bluebird" Proof Snow-3 (also Die Stage A), and then the Mint State Snow-3s, including this Die Stage A specimen. Characteristic of all Snow-3 coins (excluding the Proof "Bluebird"), this example exhibits a slight weakness of strike, particularly noticeable on the eagle's breast feathers when compared to the sharper detail of the "Bluebird" (cert #38725098). This subtle feature confirms its Mint State designation and offers a direct point of comparison with the Proof example of the same significant die variety.
1857 1C MS64 PCGS CAC. I've seen coins graded MS66 with more marks! I have no idea how this coin was graded only MS64, but when I saw such a bargain I knew it would make a great addition to this registry set.
