1856 fe pf58...

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by smokeriderdon, Mar 20, 2011.

  1. smokeriderdon

    smokeriderdon New Member

    Yes, an 1856 Flying Eagle, PCGS rated a PF58. It was at the show we went to today. The dealer was kind enough to allow me to hold it and take pics. I did have to wip the drool off before I handed it back to him.

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  3. EvilKidsMeal

    EvilKidsMeal New Member

    That's how I felt the first time I went to a local dealer. I saw a 1922 no D Lincoln and he showed me 2 PCGS 3 legged Buffalos. They don't hold a candle to this coin obviously, but at that time I had only read about them, so it was something to behold as a newer collector.

    Sounds like it was a great experience. :thumb:
     
  4. SWThirteen

    SWThirteen Needs a 24/7 Coin Shop

    OOOOOO pretty!
     
  5. BRandM

    BRandM Counterstamp Collector

    Yeah, I thought I saw some green "material" on the slab smoke. Hey, at least you wiped it off. With a beautiful coin like that, I would have embarrased myself too. Thanks for posting the pic.

    Bruce
     
  6. mralexanderb

    mralexanderb Coin Collector

    A great coin. What was the dealer asking for it?

    Bruce
     
  7. smokeriderdon

    smokeriderdon New Member

    I didnt bother to ask as I knew it was going to be in the second mortgage range. VAcookey thought he gave a price, but it was high enough she didnt remember. This guy was a high end dealer but also had mid range stuff that I could actually buy. I didnt pay less than 12 bucks for any of the wheaties I got from him. No bargain bins at this guys table. LOL
     
  8. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    I agree, it's a thrill to just HOLD some of these coins.
    I've been allowed to "hold" an 1895 Morgan.
    I've been allowed to "hold" a 1916 SLQ (XF or AU).
    I've been allowed to "hold" a 1944 Lincoln struck on zinc/steel planchet (low MS).
    Of course they were all slabbed so I didn't actually touch the coin.
     
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