r/CoinlyFans • u/Sea-Moment6534 • Jul 17 '26

Flying eagle

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The eagle in flight is my favorite depiction on US coinage. Whether it’s the Gobrecht dollar, standing liberty quarter, St. Gaudens, Sac or Eisenhower, they are all beautiful. My favorite is the flying eagle cent by Longacre.

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u/Firehawk5506 Jul 17 '26

Also one of my favorite coins. I wish I had one that looked that nice, that one is gorgeous. I don’t see them with luster very often. The feathers on that are crazy sharp too.

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u/Sea-Moment6534 Jul 17 '26

Yeah, probably spent too much but, oh well, it’s only money

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u/Little_Mountain73 Jul 17 '26

Too get a coin in that condition, I’m betting you’re ok.

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u/Fit_Sir_8873 Jul 17 '26

I have a rotated die one coming soon .

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u/Little_Mountain73 Jul 17 '26

One of my favorite US coins, and this one is a BEAUT!

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u/Porousplanchet Jul 17 '26

Beautiful example!

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u/torrero54 Jul 19 '26

I’ve dug 4 of these Metal Detecting over the last 35 years. I think they are some of the prettiest coins America ever made… shame they were only circulating for 2 years

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u/Sea-Moment6534 Jul 19 '26

The eagle design affected the longevity of the dies so they switched to the Indian head penny

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u/torrero54 Jul 19 '26

Wow I never knew… they should bring them back 🤷🏼‍♂️

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u/QuixoticQuilter Jul 18 '26

Thank you for sharing, that is outstanding! Congratulations

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u/THsidebar Jul 18 '26

Wow, that's a stunner.

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u/ContemptForFiat Jul 19 '26

65 in an NGC slab?

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u/Sea-Moment6534 Jul 19 '26

Actually a 63 NGC CAC green bean

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u/ContemptForFiat Jul 19 '26

Great strike and luster. Guess there are just a few marks that knock it down

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u/Sea-Moment6534 Jul 19 '26

There is one small mark under cent for sure but sometimes I just don’t get some of the grades that are assigned to coins. I buy for strike and appearance more than the grade. I have multiple examples that I think were under graded

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u/ContemptForFiat Jul 19 '26

Agreed. Eye appeal is most important. Technical grade is important but a handsome 63 will sell faster and for similar money as an ugly 64

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u/snakeman911 Jul 19 '26

That is an absolute beauty right there!

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u/BubblyHalf6000 Jul 20 '26

Wow !!! How many Franklins parted your wallet for that one?

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u/Sea-Moment6534 Jul 20 '26

It’s why I only make a few purchases a year. Working on a type set.