1856 1C Snow-3 PR65 NGC. Light repunching on the upright of the 5 in the date provides a key diagnostic for the desirable Snow-3 variety. S-3 is associated with business strikes made in 1856 for distribution to Washington officials, to demonstrate the new, smaller diameter cent. However, some Snow-3 pieces were struck as proofs, and the present coin was among them. Both sides exhibit a wire rim, and the fields are strongly reflective. This beautiful example of our first Flying Eagle cent is toned sun-gold and rose-red. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $18800.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1857 1C Small Date, N-2, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS64. Grellman Die State a. Attributed by a curved die line from the upper right corner of the T in LIBERTY. This lustrous Gem is close to full Red. A minor strike-through (as made) is noted west of the curl. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $3055.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1857 1C Small Date, N-2, R.1, MS65 Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS64. Grellman Die State a. Attributed by a curved die line from the upper right corner of the T in LIBERTY. This lustrous Gem is close to full Red. A minor strike-through (as made) is noted west of the curl. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $3055.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1856 1C Upright 5, N-6, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS60. Grellman Die State b. The obverse is die doubled, evident between Liberty's ear and bust truncation. The obverse is dusky golden-brown and the reverse is deep walnut-brown with hints of forest-green. Contact is confined to the reverse rim at 1:30. The strike is crisp except on stars 3 through 9. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $499.38. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1856 1C Upright 5, N-6, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS60. Grellman Die State b. The obverse is die doubled, evident between Liberty's ear and bust truncation. The obverse is dusky golden-brown and the reverse is deep walnut-brown with hints of forest-green. Contact is confined to the reverse rim at 1:30. The strike is crisp except on stars 3 through 9. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $499.38. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-21, R.2, MS63 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade AU55. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Grellman Die State b. A mahogany-brown obverse is paired with an olive-brown reverse. The strike is good except for blending on the left-side stars and dentils. this is a well preserved and satiny example. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $352.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-21, R.2, MS63 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade AU55. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Grellman Die State b. A mahogany-brown obverse is paired with an olive-brown reverse. The strike is good except for blending on the left-side stars and dentils. this is a well preserved and satiny example. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $352.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-1, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade AU58. Grellman Die State b. Short die lines beneath Liberty's eye aid attribution. This light to medium brown near-Gem displays occasional jade-green undertones; a small area of russet patina encompasses NIT and nearby leaves. Unabraded, but we note two mint-made strike-throughs north and east of the N in CENT. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $470.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-1, R.1, MS64 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade AU58. Grellman Die State b. Short die lines beneath Liberty's eye aid attribution. This light to medium brown near-Gem displays occasional jade-green undertones; a small area of russet patina encompasses NIT and nearby leaves. Unabraded, but we note two mint-made strike-throughs north and east of the N in CENT. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $470.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1856 1C Slanted 5, N-14, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC. Our EAC Grade MS60. Grellman Die State b. A dull lump on Liberty's lower cheek attributes the variety. As usual for N-14, the strike shows softness on the upper obverse and lower reverse. However, the remainder of the coin is well brought up. Two small strike-throughs inside the wreath are as coined. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $246.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
