1856 ? Flying Eagle Cent

[blong10]

OK so here is the story. I was metal detecting what used to be a old road dating back to the early 1800's up until the 1960's. Well I dug this flying eagle cent that is for sure. But it is in extremely bad shape But I looked at it really good and I can swear that it looks like a 6 at the end. I cant see the 185? I only see what looks to be a 6 or a 8.

Could I send it to PCGS or NGC and they could look at it and determine if it is a 6 or a 8 I am willing to take the risk if it's not too much money. And if it was a 6 go from there. Also one other question if it happens to be a 6 would it be worth getting grade in that poor condition or would they even grade it at all. I was reading they also do coin restorations if they can would that be worth it or not thanks.

Camera is not the best and the pics are the best I can do. I have a jeweler lope and that's how I can see a 6 or 8 but the lope is not the best either it is a 10x lope. You Can't see the date on the pics for some reason sorry

 

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[DigIron2]

I am not sure how the grading system works,but even in that shape, if it can be identified as a 1856 you are still talking some bucks.Of course condition matters,but not quite as much when it comes to very rare coins.Either way it's nice find.Someone who really knows what they are talking about should be around to give you some imfo.

 

[l.cutler]

Try putting a nice smooth piece of aluminum foil on the coin and do a rubbing, this often brings out details that aren't visible. If there is any doubt the grading companies will not identify it. It is too far gone for any conservation work, the detail is just gone. If it truly is an 1856, which is very unlikely, and could be identified as such it would still be quite valuable.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice find, hope it turns out to be an 1856!

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Killer find...I'm hoping it's a 6 too

good luck!

 

[huntsman53]

If the coin were to be an 1856 Flying Eagle Cent, the folks at PCGS would normally determine it's Date and authenticity by comparing characteristics (details and letter positioning) on the coin to known Dies for the 1856 Flying Eagle Cent. However, I am afraid that the O.P's coin may be in too bad of shape to clearly make out any of these characteristics. Sending the coin to them, would probably be a shot in the dark and one that the O.P. will have to decide whether the costs merit any possible outcome.


Frank