1858 Flying eagle cent

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by jerryc39, Jul 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM.

  1. jerryc39

    jerryc39 Well-Known Member

    Not all that familiar with this series but I thought this one looked ok. XF meat on it looks like and maybe some cuds on reverse rim? E394E795-A7F8-4E00-9D1B-E675A03532EA.jpeg 00C40571-F36D-4510-99D5-E3BB19CCD9AB.jpeg
     
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  3. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    A strong VF and yes to reverse cuds.
     
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  4. David Betts

    David Betts Elle Mae Clampett cruising with Dad

    small letters too? nice strike for the series
     
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  5. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    I call small cuds like that duds :hilarious:
     
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  7. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    Um... how sure are we that it's legit? I don't know if that kind of rim action is common on these, but I see some places where the design seems to be sinking into the fields, and I'm not sure how sharp the letters are supposed to be...?
     
  8. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    I'd put this at a mid-VF. Not enough detail, and no luster... can't make EF-40 in my interpretation of those pictures.

    I think some of those reverse rim effects may be small cuds... but I'm also seeing quite a few rim bruises. Especially on the obverse, those rim dings will absolutely bring down the value but may also bring down the grade. Given the amount of rim damage on the obverse, it is really hard to tell what on the reverse might be a tiny, inconsequential cud and which might actually be more rim damage.
     
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