1856 1C FLYING EAGLE S-9 PR66 PCGS CAC EEPS

Known As The "Redbird" The Finest S-9. This exceptional 1856 Flying Eagle Cent, is the finest PCGS-certified example of its die pairing, graded Superb Gem Proof and pedigreed to the Wright Flyer Collection with CAC and Eagle Eye Photo Seal. The Redbird is celebrated for its remarkable coppery-red toning—an arresting blend of ruby, bronze-orange, rose-gold, and violet-magenta, accented by powder-blue, teal, and lilac hues nestled in the protected recesses. Struck from the original proof die pair, the coin exhibits gentle cameo contrast, razor-sharp detail—particularly in the eagle’s intricate feathering and the crisp reverse wreath—and nearly flawless surfaces. The dies show heavy polish and strong striations, classic diagnostics of early proof state use, with this obverse later reused on Snow-4 and the reverse employed again on additional Snow-9 strikings. While only two PCGS PR66 CAC has ever sold at auction, once in 2019 and once in 2016. The 2019 example is an infamous CAC example that is known within the industry to have been altered or retoned and whose journey was featured on Longacre's Journal, hence it did not receive the Eagle Eye Photo Seal, as we sent that in ourselves, as Paradime Coins also owned that aforementioned example PR66 PCGS CAC as well prior to Legend. Safe to say we know what we are talking about. And in 2016 a choice example sold for $88,125 01/16 HA. This coin blows the other two examples( the only other 2 CAC PR66 across all varieties) by a mile. Whilst one or two are graded higher, this coin is long considered the second finest after the only 1 CAC finer Simpson PR67+ PCGS CAC that sold for $312,000 11/24 HA. Combining top-pop certification, superb technical quality, and vivid, memorable eye appeal, this offering represents a singular opportunity to acquire the highest-graded PCGS-certified Snow-9 proof—an extraordinary addition for the advanced collector of small cent patterns and pre-Civil War proof coinage.PCGS Graded, CAC Approved & Eagle Eye Photo Sealed.

Pedigree:

Screaming Eagles

ex Wright Flyer Collection

PCGS Cert Verification #58619544

• PCGS Price Guide Variety - $90,000
• PCGS POP Variety- 1/0
• CAC POP Variety- N/A
• PCGS Coin# - 147890 (Variety of: 2037) 

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