Rare 1857 Flying Eagle Cent or Penny NGC Graded Extremely Fine - XF45

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Rare 1857 Flying Eagle CentNGC Graded Extremely Fine - XF45For Your American Coin CollectionDetails Description: A beautiful extremely fine copper-nickel Flying Eagle cent or penny. This is the 1857 issue, representing the first official year for this issue. The coin itself is better than the photos suggest and shows wear commensurate with its age and use. The coin shows a flying eagle with the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" surrounding it and the date below on the obverse. The reverse shows the denomination spelled out within a wreath. The coin is graded by NGC as Extremely Fine XF 45. This is a great looking coin and shows a beautiful design with no detectable problems. The coin comes in a plastic slap. These coins were designed by James Longacre and are becoming difficult to obtain in such a nice grade. Please carefully review the photos as they are part and parcel of our description.Date: 1857.Mint: Philadelphia.Size and weight: 4.6 grams of a copper-nickel alloy and is 19 mm in diameter.References: Page 110 in "2010 US Coin R. S. Yeoman (The Official Red Book), 63rd edition, Kenneth Bressett, editor, Published by Whitman Publishing, LLC, Atlanta, GA." Page 61 in "2011 US Coin Digest, David Harper Editor and Henry Miller Market Analyst, 9th Edition, Krause Publication, Iola, WI."Condition: The coin is graded XF 45 by NGC. The coin is truly very nice and has a nice appearance and great eye appeal. It has wear commensurate with its age and circulated state. These coins are becoming rather difficult to find. Please see photos to appreciate the beauty and condition of this coin.Our GuaranteePlease view our 100% positive feedback and . We guarantee the authenticity, description and condition of the items we sell. We will refund your purchase price if not completely satisfied.Shipping and Handling Buyer pays for careful domestic shipping & handling. Contact us for world-wide international shipping & handling charges. It is our policy to declare the full item price on customs forms. The shipping charges quoted do not include possible customs fees, these are the responsibility of the buyer. Note, packages going overseas can take as long as 3 to 4 weeks to reach their destination, so please be patient and allow sufficient time for your item to reach you.A NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING CHARGES: In an effort to avoid misunderstandings we have always provide our customers with information about the expected cost of shipping and handling for each item, in our ads. Thus these charges should not come as a surprise and as a buyer you implicitly agree to them when you place your bid. We would also like to remind our wonderful customers that shipping cost is more than just the cost of postage. In order to safely ship an item we need to obtain packaging materials, tape, and other supplies.We Want You Back!Please My Other AuctionsInternational Buyers are Welcome Heresuch as Currency Converter, Customs, Shipping,Payment Information and Other Useful LinksTerms and Conditions:By placing a bid in this auction, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions:Please e-mail with any questions you have before the end of the auction. The wining bidder will be contacted within 24 hours of auction close via email. We will let you know the total you need to pay based on the final auction price and the S&H charge listed in the ad We ask that you contact us back within three days indicating your intent to complete the sale and giving us a mailing address for shipping the item. Refunds are given for purchase price upon return of the item. Postage and handling fees are non-refundable. Your payment is due to us within 10 days from auction close, unless you notify us in advan... read more

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