I was just looking at some cheaper coins that I got in an auction yesterday, and I found something that jumped out at me. Am I just seeing things, or is there a little something extra in the date on this 1858 Flying Eagle Cent ? I swear it almost looks like it was an 1858/1856. It could be a 58/58. Or, it could be nothing at all. Am I seeing things ? It is only in G-4 condition. I would have loved to see it when it had a lot more meat to it. *Image Zoomed and Contrast added*
roto: There are a number of 1858 varieties. Sorry but this one is not the 1858/7 , this is a small motto, and the overdate is on the Large motto. However, as for something else, my eyes ain't what they once were.
What I am seeing is what looks like another faded date mostly ABOVE the standard date. It seems to angle up from right to left. It is VERY faint. Like I said, I could be seeing things....LOL
I'm not seeing it, to mean I see what you're talking about, but I think it is just the condition of the coin, not an extra date.
Can you put a good pic of a number 6 from the same series next to that, and see how similar they are?
I can see what you are talking about, especially above the last digit. Iwill have to look at the Snow reference to check the RPD varieties for the 1858.
Roto, I think i see what you are talking about, but i am not an expert. My suggestion is to have it graded. I am not sure if that is an over date or not. Just because its not listed doesn't me it doesn't exists. Regards, S
It looks more warped than the example 6, as if italicized. If someone can explain a shift in the appearance of the font, maybe you're still in the game. I don't know how that would happen.. But on the bright side, I think I see the Virgin Mary between the eagle and "STATES."
I know that pictures can be deceiving but it looks like it could be a tripled Punched Date! There appears to be a "5" NorthNorthwest of the "1", and "8" above the first "8" and another "8" above the second "8" in the Date. If so, then it is a new and extremely unique triple Punched Date. It sort of looks like the following: 1858 58 __1858 I had to use underlines to space the numbers used to simulate the Primary Date. I have also included a picture converted to the Grey scale. Frank
Good idea, Frank. I'll try taking some new pics in black & white to see if it will pic up more. Also, WOW ! Triple punched date ?!? I will have to look closer. I think I'm going to hyperventilate.
