1857 Flying Eagle Cent Die Clashed With $20 Double Eagle

by The Web on November 12, 2009

in Coin Errors, Gold Coins, Professional Coin Grading Service, U.S. Coins, United States Mint

Some believe that there are as many as 60 examples extant of 1857 Flying Eagle cents clashed with a $20 Double Eagle obverse design. If this was indeed the case, it would make this a very scarce variety. However, I personally disagree with that figure and I would estimate that less than half of this estimate actually exists!

One of the main reasons ...

Full Article: 1857 Flying Eagle Cent Die Clashed With $20 Double Eagle - PCGS.com

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FE November 13, 2009 at 1:38 am

Does anyone have one of these coins for sale?

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