I need an opinion on this flying eagle cent

BankerJeff

Thanks in advance for any response

Lakesammman

Yep, that sure is what it appears to be........

Placid

Pretty nice strike. Whats going on in the obverse right field above the tail,that area looks a little odd.

lordmarcovan

Looks pretty nice.

Baley

opinion is, nice coin.

for a more specific answer, we need a context. Is it offered as unc.? looks choice AU

great strike though.

how much does it cost?

BankerJeff

Offered for $200 - I don't know if there is something wrong with field on right side of obverse above tail - I know all of the warnings about buying raw - but would like to get a good type coin for a reasonable price. Thanks again for opinions - I lurk on this board all the time and value the judgement of its members.

Baley

so it's priced like a choice AU, and yes it looks to be AU55 or so, and has an overall pleasing appearance, I like the wing and breast feather detail, nice wreath, not sure about the tail. does the coin appeal?

Placid

I bought a 1857 ngc au53 about two months ago for $130 on eBay. The reverse strike is weaker than that one's though.

IrishMike

Don't think it kinda resembles this one?

Yahoo Auction

Placid

A little

BankerJeff

it is that one - Can't get anything by you guys - so do you think it is worth bidding on?

BankerJeff

As stated in my prior comments - I would consider somewhere in the neighborhood of 200 dollars

coinguy1

BankerJeff,

Since you have not posted here, much, you might not know that I often say "I am reluctant/hesitant to give opinions on coins based upon images" or "No one, no matter how expert of a grader, can grade accurately from images". I am occasionally teased for that, but I can take it!

That said, the color looks a bit off to me. I have doubts as to the coin's originality and suspect that it has been cleaned.

IrishMike

Jeff, yes it is the same coin. I had the auction on my watchlist and sent a photo to Shylock to look at earlier in the week. I guess I had enough doubts about it to pass it up. Looks to me like someone messed with the wingtip to make it look like the 8/7 instead this would be a 7/8 and the area north of the date looks messed with.

Having said this, it could simply be a problem with the photos. I decided to pass, but you can most likely buy it cheaper than $200 if you bid on it.

Edited to add: I agree with Mark, it looks cleaned.

Placid

I think thats too much for a raw one sight unseen. I would hope to get it for $160-$170 tops.
I didn't notice a return option so I guess its yours to keep if you win.

BankerJeff

coinguy1 - I asked for your opinion and you gave it - i surely wouldn't tease you for that - thanks for taking the time.

I think I will pass on this one based on the advice given - Thanks again everyone.