1857 Flying Eagle Cent Mule Die Clash with $20 Piece FS-403
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Description
A mule die clash is visible on this 1857 Flying Eagle cent. A mule die clash occurs when a die from one denomination strikes against a die from a different denomination without a planchet between them, transferring design elements from the other denomination's die. In this case, elements of a $20 gold double eagle die are clashed onto the obverse of the Flying Eagle cent. This variety is cataloged as FS-403 (Fivaz-Stanton). The 1857 Flying Eagle cent was the first small cent struck for circulation by the U.S. Mint.
Cross References
- FS-403
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